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Wings Patch Roster as Bueckers Returns, Dream Clinch Playoff Berth With 100-78 Win

Dallas signed Christyn Williams and extended Amy Okonkwo to reach the WNBA’s eight-player minimum.

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 29: Evina Westbrook #22, Paige Bueckers #5, and Christyn Williams #13 of the UConn Huskies walk down the court during the second half against the Baylor Lady Bears in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Amy Okonkwo #0 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball as Laeticia Amihere #3 of the Golden State Valkyries defends during the first half at College Park Center on August 24, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

Overview

  • Paige Bueckers started after illness and posted 16 points and 10 assists, but Dallas fell 100-78 in College Park.
  • Atlanta improved to 25-14, secured a postseason berth and moved into sole possession of third place in the standings.
  • Dallas dropped its seventh straight to 9-31 and remains last in the league after being eliminated from playoff contention.
  • The Wings entered the game with eight players on their injury report, including Arike Ogunbowale, Tyasha Harris, JJ Quinerly and Li Yueru ruled out.
  • Dallas qualified for hardship exceptions, reflecting a season with over 100 player-games lost to injury or absence and constant lineup churn.