Dallas Wings defeat Los Angeles Sparks amid Paige Bueckers injury scare

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Dallas Wings defeat Los Angeles Sparks amid Paige Bueckers injury scare
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The Dallas Wings secured a 90-82 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 19, 2026. During the match, Wings star Paige Bueckers sustained an injury after colliding with Sparks player Nneka Ogwumike. Bueckers, who scored 25 points before the incident, was unable to continue after hitting her head on the court. Head coach Jose Fernandez mentioned Bueckers was upset about the foul leading to the collision. The Wings have now extended their winning streak to six games, while the Sparks remain in a difficult position in the playoffs with four consecutive losses.

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  • Wings extend their winning streak to a franchise-record six games.
  • Bueckers averaged 20.7 points, 6.3 assists this season before the injury.
  • Sparks now sit in 10th place in the standings with four straight losses.
  • Ariel Atkins received a $500 fine for a flagrant foul on Bueckers.
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  • 5:07 AMYahoo Sports“She’s Upset With Azzi”: Dallas HC Weighs In On Paige Bueckers After The Wings Star’s Scary On-Court Collision
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The Dallas Wings won 90-82 against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. However, Paige Bueckers and Nneka Ogwumike collided head-on midgame.

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