The Dallas Wings ended a three-game losing streak on Wednesday by securing a 94-88 victory over the Toronto Tempo at a packed College Park Center. This win improved Dallas’s record to 20-14, already doubling their total wins from last season with several weeks remaining in the regular campaign.
Establishing a commanding 18-point lead in the third quarter, the Wings appeared poised for a comfortable finish. However, Toronto mounted a resilient comeback, spearheaded by Nyara Sabally, who contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds despite shooting 5-of-13 from the field. The Tempo’s rally tested Dallas’s composure in the final minutes.
Veteran Leadership and Second-Half Surge Define the Game
As the Tempo cut into the deficit, veteran Alanna Smith played a crucial role in stabilizing the Wings’ performance down the stretch. Smith recorded her second double-double of the season with 13 points and 11 rebounds, providing the steady presence Dallas needed to withstand Toronto’s pressure.
Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers stood out for Toronto with an impressive second-half performance, scoring all 22 of her points after halftime. In addition to her scoring, she contributed 8 assists and 3 steals, despite a shooting percentage of 7-of-18 from the floor, fueling Toronto’s late surge that ultimately fell short.