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Wings clinch playoff berth with victory over Portland Fire

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:28 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Wings clinch playoff berth with victory over Portland Fire

Summary

The Dallas Wings secured a playoff berth on August 25, 2026, following a 96-78 victory against the Portland Fire. This win marked the team's first postseason appearance since 2023, reflecting a dramatic turnaround after a combined 19 wins over the previous two seasons. Head coach Jose Fernandez made headlines for his candid remarks post-game, acknowledging both good and challenging times throughout the season. With five games remaining, Dallas, now at 23-16, is set to focus on postseason seeding ahead of the playoffs starting September 27.

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Status Watch

•Wings improve to 23-16 after winning playoff spot
•Jose Fernandez acknowledges team challenges in post-game remarks
•Paige Bueckers leads with 22 points and 11 assists
•Dallas sets franchise record for regular-season wins
•Playoffs begin for the Wings on September 27

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5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Wings news: Jose Fernandez goes full NSFW in hilarious message to media

What they're saying

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Jose Fernandez has never been one to sugarcoat things, and he was not about to start on the biggest night of his first WNBA season. Moments after the Dallas Wings clinched a playoff berth with a 96-78 win over the Portland Fire on Tuesday, the first-year head coach closed his media session with a thank-you that was equal parts gracious and […] The post Wings news: Jose Fernandez goes full NSFW in hilarious message to media appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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