Wings Set Franchise Record
Dallas Wings Extend Record Winning Streak to Six; Bueckers Scores 25 Before Late Exit
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The Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Friday, stretching their winning streak to a franchise-record six games. Paige Bueckers led the way with 25 points before leaving late in the fourth quarter after a scary collision with LA's Nneka Ogwumike, according to Yahoo Sports.
Arike Ogunbowale stepped up when it mattered most, scoring six of her 20 points down the stretch to seal the win. The Sparks, meanwhile, have now lost four straight games — all on the road.
Bueckers Exits After Scary Fourth-Quarter Collision
Bueckers was on track for another dominant night when she collided with Nneka Ogwumike late in the fourth quarter. The rookie left the game and did not return, according to WWLTV. The collision caused concern among fans and teammates watching from the bench.
Despite the exit, Bueckers had already done her damage. Her 25 points helped the Wings build enough of a cushion to hold off Los Angeles. Dallas did not need her down the stretch, thanks in large part to Ogunbowale taking over in crunch time.
Ogunbowale, Shepard, and Fudd Fuel Historic Streak
Ogunbowale finished with 20 points, including six key points in the final minutes to put the game away. Jessica Shepard and Azzi Fudd also made strong contributions, giving the Wings multiple reliable scorers beyond just Bueckers, BDT Online reported.
The six-game winning streak is the longest in Dallas Wings franchise history. It marks a major turnaround for a team that has often struggled to build momentum over a full season. The Wings are now playing their best basketball as a franchise.
Sparks Slide Deeper Into a Four-Game Road Skid
Los Angeles has now dropped four games in a row, with all four losses coming away from home. The Sparks failed to slow down Dallas even without Bueckers playing the full game. Ogwumike's collision with Bueckers was the defining moment of a rough night for LA.
The Sparks have struggled to find consistency on the road this season. Four straight road losses points to a team that has not yet found the defensive toughness or late-game execution needed to win away from home.
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