Dallas Wings Edge Out Connecticut Sun in Thrilling 86-83 Victory
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – In a game defined by dramatic swings and rookie brilliance,the Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun 86-83 Friday night. Former UConn star Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 21 points and 7 assists in her return to Connecticut, while fellow rookie Aziaha james ignited the second half with a season-high 17 points.
The contest featured a back-and-forth battle with 12 lead changes and 10 ties. A key moment came late in the third quarter when James’ floater gave Dallas the lead, a lead they would not relinquish. Despite shooting just 36% in the second half, the Wings capitalized on their free-throw shooting, converting 21 of 26 attempts (81%) compared to the Sun’s 12 of 15.
NaLyssa Smith contributed 12 points and Li Yueru added 11 points and 9 rebounds, both season highs, for Dallas. Arike Ogunbowale sealed the victory with a crucial three-pointer and a pair of free throws down the stretch.
The Sun (2-11) are currently on a five-game losing streak. Dallas (3-11) secured their first back-to-back wins of the season, following their recent 80-71 victory over Golden State.
WNBA Fast Facts: The WNBA currently consists of 13 teams[[2]], with the playoffs featuring a best-of-three format in each round[[1]].
