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Dallas Wings secure win against Indiana Fever amid off-court controversy

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Dallas Wings secure win against Indiana Fever amid off-court controversy
Summary

The Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 91-85 on August 20, 2026, in a matchup that highlighted contributions from teammates rather than star players Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 37 points, while Arike Ogunbowale provided 31 points for the Wings. The game took place against the backdrop of protests regarding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, sparked by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's remarks. The Wings improved to 21-16, taking the regular-season series against Indiana.

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  • •Dallas Wings improve to 21-16 with the win over Indiana Fever.
  • •Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 37 points for the Fever.
  • •Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 31 points.
  • •Protests occurred outside the arena regarding trans athlete participation.
  • •The Wings played without key defender Azzi Fudd due to injury.
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  • 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — While Bueckers and Clark have quiet night, Wings redirect WNBA conversation with key win vs. Fever
What they're saying
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The matchup was advertised as the latest volume of Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark. Instead, it was their teammates who starred.

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