Wings secure final WNBA playoff spot with win against Fire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Dallas Wings clinched the final WNBA playoff berth with a 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire on August 25, 2026. The victory solidifies the Wings' place in the playoffs for the first time since 2023. They took a 50-37 lead at halftime and widened the gap with a 15-4 run early in the third quarter. Paige Bueckers contributed significantly, recording 22 points and 11 assists. As the regular season nears its end, the Wings stand at 23-16, with five games remaining, looking to improve their seeding ahead of the playoffs starting on September 27.
- •Wings secure playoff spot with 96-78 win over Fire.
- •Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, 11 assists in the victory.
- •Wings lead 50-37 at halftime and pull away in the third quarter.
- •Team records 23 wins, the most since relocating to Dallas in 2016.
- •WNBA playoffs begin on September 27.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Wings clinch final WNBA playoff spot with win over Fire as seeding battle continues
"The eight team field for the WNBA playoffs is now set.
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