Dallas Wings clinch final WNBA playoff spot after win over Portland Fire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Dallas Wings secured the final playoff spot in the WNBA with a 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire on August 25. Paige Bueckers, who scored 22 points, expressed the importance of the achievement following the team's loss of Azzi Fudd for the season due to injury. Fudd underwent surgery and is expected to recover, as she was a key player for the Wings. Bueckers emphasized the team's resilience and connection despite Fudd's absence. The Wings remain focused on improving as they head into the playoffs.
- •Wings defeat Portland Fire 96-78 to clinch playoff spot.
- •Paige Bueckers scored 22 points in the victory.
- •Azzi Fudd will miss the rest of the season after surgery.
- •Wings head coach Jose Fernandez noted changes in team dynamics without Fudd.
- •Bueckers stressed the importance of continuing to improve heading into playoffs.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers Says Making WNBA Playoffs After Azzi Fudd’s Injury ‘Means a Lot’
"The Dallas Wings secured the final spot in the WNBA playoffs with a win over the Portland Fire on Tuesday, Aug. 25
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