Dallas Wings aim for historic turnaround as playoffs approach
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Dallas Wings face the Los Angeles Sparks on September 18 as they seek to complete a remarkable turnaround in the WNBA. After finishing with a 10-34 record last season, the Wings have improved to 24-16 this year, needing three wins in their final four games to break the record for the largest single-season turnaround in league history. Rookie star Paige Bueckers has played a significant role in this success, alongside fellow former UConn standout Azzi Fudd. The Wings have secured a playoff spot and are competing for seeding heading into the postseason starting September 27.
- •Dallas Wings are 24-16, needing three wins in final games.
- •Bueckers and Fudd lead a strong roster after last year's struggles.
- •Current record could break Detroit Shock's 16-win improvement.
- •Playoff action begins September 27 for eight qualifying teams.
- •Wings host Sparks on September 18 at College Park Center.
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- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘More than deserving’ – Paige Bueckers backed for WNBA MVP over A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers breaks a WNBA scoring record during the win against the Phoenix Mercury
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Bueckers scores 20 of her 26 in 1st half and the Wings beat the Mercury 87-82 for 6th straight win
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers' highlight-reel 3s fuel 20-point first half as Wings beat Mercury, nab franchise-record 26th win
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers on course to set WNBA record in Dallas Wings’ next three games
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers has Dallas Wings on verge of biggest turnaround in WNBA history
"Paige Bueckers scored 20 of her 26 points in the first half, Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday for their sixth straight victory. Ogunbowale was fouled on a driving layup with 1:19 remaining and she completed the three-point play to extend the lead to 86-81. Aziaha James made a key steal down the stretch and Bueckers was fouled with 9.7 seconds left before making 1 of 2 free throws to cap the scoring.
"Dallas Wings star player Paige Bueckers set another WNBA record as she helped her team to a stellar 87-82 win against the Phoenix Mercury. Bueckers scored 26 points, 5 assists and 3 steals against the Mercury, while also shooting 10-19 from the field.
"Paige Bueckers is in the midst of her second season in the WNBA and is now just 25 points away from breaking a record. Bueckersreturned to league action on Thursday as the Dallas Wings took on the Los Angeles Sparks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:54 PM“She’s More Than Deserving”: Wings Coach Backs Paige Bueckers for MVP and First-Team All-WNBA While Praising Her Improvement in Key Area
The Dallas Wings are once again in the playoff mix after two dreadful seasons, and a big part of it is due to the work done by superstar guard Paige Bueckers. The former No.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:30 PM‘More than deserving’ – Paige Bueckers backed for WNBA MVP over A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez has called for Paige Bueckers to win the WNBA Most Valuable Player award. Bueckers scored 26 points in the Wings’ 87-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 9:57 PMPaige Bueckers breaks a WNBA scoring record during the win against the Phoenix Mercury
Dallas Wings star player Paige Bueckers set another WNBA record as she helped her team to a stellar 87-82 win against the Phoenix Mercury. Bueckers scored 26 points, 5 assists and 3 steals against the Mercury, while also shooting 10-19 from the field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:41 PMBueckers scores 20 of her 26 in 1st half and the Wings beat the Mercury 87-82 for 6th straight win
Paige Bueckers scored 20 of her 26 points in the first half, Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday for their sixth straight victory. Ogunbowale was fouled on a driving layup with 1:19 remaining and she completed the three-point play to extend the lead to 86-81. Aziaha James made a key steal down the stretch and Bueckers was fouled with 9.7 seconds left before making 1 of 2 free throws to cap the scoring.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:30 PMPaige Bueckers' highlight-reel 3s fuel 20-point first half as Wings beat Mercury, nab franchise-record 26th win
Dallas has won six straight games and is jockeying for improved playoff seeding amid its turnaround season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:15 AMPaige Bueckers on course to set WNBA record in Dallas Wings’ next three games
Paige Bueckers is in the midst of her second season in the WNBA and is now just 25 points away from breaking a record. Bueckersreturned to league action on Thursday as the Dallas Wings took on the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 12:20 AMPaige Bueckers has Dallas Wings on verge of biggest turnaround in WNBA history
The former UConn star has Dallas three wins from completing the biggest single-season turnaround in WNBA history.
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