Wings Clinch Seven Seed With 103-91 Win Over Storm

Overview

• Dallas secured the WNBA seven seed after an 83-65 Atlanta win and closed the regular season with a 103-91 victory over Seattle.
• Jessica Shepard posted a triple-double (20 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds) in the game and now leads the league in triple-doubles this season.
• Paige Bueckers scored 25 and has driven Dallas's late surge, averaging about 24 points and four assists in recent games to anchor the offense.
• The Wings enter the playoffs short-handed after missing Azzi Fudd and Alanna Smith and after Alysha Clark left a prior game with a facial elbow, leaving the bench and matchup plans in flux.
• Seattle finished a difficult season but showed individual growth with Flau'jae Johnson scoring 21 and Awa Fam posting a career-high 22, and the game was carried on USA Network, CNBC, WNBA League Pass and streaming services.