Dallas Wings secure eighth playoff spot with win over Portland Fire
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Dallas Wings clinched the final WNBA playoff berth on August 25 with a 96-78 victory against the Portland Fire at College Park Center. The win propelled star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time in her career. This significant achievement highlights the Wings' successful season as they look towards the playoffs.
- •Dallas Wings beat Portland Fire 96-78 on August 25.
- •Wings claim the eighth and final playoff spot.
- •Paige Bueckers reaches postseason for the first time.
- •Victory took place at College Park Center.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Wings Break Three-Year Drought Amid Action-Packed Night Against Fire
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas Wings Clinch First WNBA Playoff Berth Since 2023
- 5:04 AMESPN — Bueckers, Wings win, seal last WNBA playoff berth
"The Dallas Wings are officially on their way to the playoffs after their win against Portland. The Wings have managed to shake off a three-year drought and finally got their playoff ticket after defeating the Fire by a large margin, mainly thanks to Paige Bueckers’ twenty-two on the board. The Wings have been on the [...]
"The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
"The Dallas Wings clinched their first WNBA playoff berth since 2023 behind 22 points and 11 assists from Paige Bueckers in a 96-78 win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:31 PMDallas Wings Break Three-Year Drought Amid Action-Packed Night Against Fire
The Dallas Wings are officially on their way to the playoffs after their win against Portland. The Wings have managed to shake off a three-year drought and finally got their playoff ticket after defeating the Fire by a large margin, mainly thanks to Paige Bueckers’ twenty-two on the board. The Wings have been on the [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:47 AMDallas Wings Clinch First WNBA Playoff Berth Since 2023
The Dallas Wings clinched their first WNBA playoff berth since 2023 behind 22 points and 11 assists from Paige Bueckers in a 96-78 win.
- ESPNAug 26, 2026, 5:04 AMBueckers, Wings win, seal last WNBA playoff berth
The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
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