Dallas Wings clinch WNBA playoff spot with win over Seattle Storm
18 sources • 6 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

The Dallas Wings secured a place in the WNBA playoffs following a 103-91 victory against the Seattle Storm on September 22. This win capped off their regular season with a record of 27-17, a significant improvement from last year's 10-34 standing. Paige Bueckers contributed 25 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in the game, reflecting on the team's remarkable turnaround. Bueckers highlighted the challenges faced during last season but expressed her excitement about the Wings' progress and upcoming playoff opportunities.
- •Dallas Wings finished the regular season at 27-17.
- •The team improved by 17 wins from the previous season.
- •Paige Bueckers scored 25 points in the pivotal win.
- •Dallas clinched a playoff spot with the victory on September 22.
- •Bueckers reflects on overcoming challenges from last season.
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- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — What Jose Fernandez thinks of Paige Bueckers after Dallas Wings’ first-round exit
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- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Gimmick Player,’ ‘Caitlin Clark Would Never’ – WNBA World Gets the Knives Out After Paige Bueckers’ 3-for-14 Shooting in Wings’ Playoff Exit
"Paige Bueckers started the first round looking unstoppable and finished it searching for her shot. The Wings guard saw her season end Friday night in San Francisco, where Golden State erased a 16-point deficit to take Game 3 by a 77-73 score and claim the first playoff series win in Valkyries history. Game 1 could hardly have gone better . Bueckers […] The post How Wings star Paige Bueckers performed in WNBA playoffs series vs. Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Gabby Williams can hold her up despite the Golden State Valkyries’ painful loss to the Dallas Wings , 108-100, in overtime in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs at College Park Center on Wednesday. Williams kept the Valkyries afloat throughout the cardiac affair with her all-around brilliance. Unfortunately, her gallant stand was […] The post Valkyries news: Gabby Williams posts historic stat line in Game 2 loss to Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Dallas Wings are now in the WNBA playoffs. Paige Bueckers and the Wings have come a long way in one year. Dallas closed the regular season with a 103-91 win over the Seattle Storm on Thursday, finishing 27-17 and securing a spot in the WNBA playoffs. Their current standing looks completely different from last season, when the Wings went 10-34 […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers shares eye-opening reflection on big turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 8:43 AMPaige Bueckers Gains Jason Whitlock’s Respect for Showing Raw Emotion After Season-Ending Loss
After the Dallas Wings lost a tightly contested Game 3 to the Golden State Valkyries, Paige Bueckers got emotional while speaking with reporters. Arike Ogunbowale, who was sitting next to her in the post-game media session, promptly comforted the Wings court general.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 6:00 PMPaige Bueckers breaks down in postgame presser after heartbreaking playoff exit
The Dallas Wings exited the 2026 WNBA playoffs in heartbreaking fashion, and superstar Paige Bueckers showcased the agony of defeat at her postgame press conference. The Wings faced the Golden State Valkyries in a deciding Game 3 of their first-round playoff series after splitting the first two games. Dallas looked on track for a win,…
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 4:15 PMSupport Pours In for Paige Bueckers After Emotional Postgame Moment in Playoff Exit
Paige Bueckers broke down in tears after the Dallas Wings lost 77-73 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of their first-round series Friday at Chase Center. The loss eliminated the No. 7 seed from the postseason after Dallas collapsed and blew a 16-point second-half lead. Bueckers had carried the team all year, especially [...]
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 8:05 AM‘Interesting’ – WNBA fans react to Paige Bueckers’ performance as Wings exit playoffs
The Dallas Wings’ season came to an end on Friday night after they lost to the Golden State Valkyries in the playoffs. The Wings lost the opening game of the first-round series before securing 108 points in the second meeting earlier this week.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:57 AM‘Don’t Like Seeing This,’ ‘She’ll Bounce Back’ — Hoops Fans React as Paige Bueckers Gets Emotional After Valkyries Clip Wings’ Playoff Run
Paige Bueckers wasn’t ready for her first WNBA playoff run to end. After a difficult Game 2, the Dallas Wings star made it clear she planned to leave everything on the floor with the season at stake Friday against the Golden State Valkyries.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:49 AMWhat Jose Fernandez thinks of Paige Bueckers after Dallas Wings’ first-round exit
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez had nothing but praise for his star player Paige Bueckers after the team’s season ended, following the playoff series loss against the Golden State Valkyries. The 24-year-old guard was limited to just 17 points, on 3-14 shooting from the field in a game where the Wings fought until the end, but suffered a 77-73 loss to their opponents.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 6:38 AMWings’ Paige Bueckers gets emotional during postgame press conference
It was the end of the road for the 2026 WNBA season for Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings after losing a crucial first-round Game 3 to the Golden State Valkyries. Wings’ season ended with a 77-73 loss to the Valkyries on Friday. During the postgame presser, Bueckers struggled to hold back her emotions as she addressed reporters. The two-time WNBA […] The post Wings’ Paige Bueckers gets emotional during postgame press conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 6:26 AM‘Gimmick Player,’ ‘Caitlin Clark Would Never’ – WNBA World Gets the Knives Out After Paige Bueckers’ 3-for-14 Shooting in Wings’ Playoff Exit
Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings were just one win away from the WNBA semifinals on Friday. Instead, their playoff run came to an end at Chase Center after the Golden State Valkyries came back from a 16-point deficit and pulled out a 77-73 win in the winner-take-all game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 5:42 AMWNBA playoff winners and losers include Valkyries defense, Paige Bueckers
The Golden State Valkyries punched the final ticket to the party with a 77-72 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday. Here are the winners and losers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 5:19 AMHow Wings star Paige Bueckers performed in WNBA playoffs series vs. Valkyries
Paige Bueckers started the first round looking unstoppable and finished it searching for her shot. The Wings guard saw her season end Friday night in San Francisco, where Golden State erased a 16-point deficit to take Game 3 by a 77-73 score and claim the first playoff series win in Valkyries history. Game 1 could hardly have gone better . Bueckers […] The post How Wings star Paige Bueckers performed in WNBA playoffs series vs. Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:57 PMValkyries ponder adjustments after giving up record-breaking outburst in loss to Wings
The Golden State Valkyries are a defensive powerhouse, but after giving up team records in a Game 2 loss to Dallas and Arike Ogunbowale's WNBA-record 45 points, is it back to the drawing board?
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 6:00 AMValkyries news: Gabby Williams posts historic stat line in Game 2 loss to Wings
Gabby Williams can hold her up despite the Golden State Valkyries’ painful loss to the Dallas Wings , 108-100, in overtime in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs at College Park Center on Wednesday. Williams kept the Valkyries afloat throughout the cardiac affair with her all-around brilliance. Unfortunately, her gallant stand was […] The post Valkyries news: Gabby Williams posts historic stat line in Game 2 loss to Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 1:45 PMValkyries news: Gabby Williams' plan to slow down Paige Bueckers in Game 2
Paige Bueckers was nearly perfect in her WNBA playoff debut during the Dallas Wings’ Game 1 against the Golden State Valkyries. But the Bay Area forward Gabby Williams believes the best way to handle her is to make every possession physically demanding. Bueckers scored 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting in Game 1, but the Valkyries still cruised to a […] The post Valkyries news: Gabby Williams' plan to slow down Paige Bueckers in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 7:31 AM‘Future GOAT,’ ‘She Needs HELP’ — Basketball World Reacts As Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History in Playoff Debut
The Dallas Wings star, Paige Bueckers, kick-started her playoff career on a strong individual note Sunday. Despite her efforts, the Wings lost the game 104-80.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 6:21 AMWings news: Paige Bueckers makes 'tough' admission on Valkyries' defense
The Wings fell 104-80 at Chase Center on Sunday, with Golden State taking control after a 37-11 second quarter. Paige Bueckers faced constant pressure from Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, and the Valkyries’ defensive unit, which consistently crowded her driving lanes and forced difficult shots. Bueckers scored 21 points in her WNBA playoff debut, […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers makes 'tough' admission on Valkyries' defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 7:34 PM“You Don’t Change Your Whole Identity”: Paige Bueckers Reveals Her Mindset Ahead of First WNBA Playoff Appearance
Paige Bueckers is scheduled to make her postseason debut on Sunday against the Golden State Valkyries. Though she was the Rookie of the Year last season, the Dallas Wings couldn’t make the playoffs.
- ESPN WNBASep 27, 2026, 2:29 AMWings' Bueckers leans on big-game experience ahead of WNBA playoff debut
Wings star Paige Bueckers said her big-game experience, including winning an NCAA title at UConn and a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup, have prepared her for her first WNBA postseason.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 8:30 AMHow Paige Bueckers made WNBA history in final regular-season Dallas Wings game
The Dallas Wings ended their 2026 regular WNBA season on Wednesday night with a meeting against the Seattle Storm. They came away with a 103-91 victory, and Paige Bueckers was among the top performers on the court.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 6:16 AMWings news: Paige Bueckers shares eye-opening reflection on big turnaround
The Dallas Wings are now in the WNBA playoffs. Paige Bueckers and the Wings have come a long way in one year. Dallas closed the regular season with a 103-91 win over the Seattle Storm on Thursday, finishing 27-17 and securing a spot in the WNBA playoffs. Their current standing looks completely different from last season, when the Wings went 10-34 […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers shares eye-opening reflection on big turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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