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Dallas Wings Stun Seattle Storm in Overtime, Extend Storm's Losing Streak to 11
6/23/2026, 12:58:57 PM
Overtime Thriller: Wings Edge Storm 112-110
On Monday night, at Climate Pledge Arena, the Dallas Wings defeated the Seattle Storm 112-110 in overtime. Paige Bueckers contributed 27 points, including the basket that gave Dallas a 109-108 lead and her 1,000th career point, tying Elena Delle Donne for the fourth-fastest to reach the mark. Azzi Fudd added a career-high 26 points and scored the go-ahead layup with 13.2 seconds left. After a turnover by Jessica Shepard, Aziaha James sealed the win with a free throw. Dallas set a WNBA record with 48 made field goals.
Background: Seattle's Losing Streak
Seattle entered with a 10-game losing streak, matching a 2023 franchise record. The overtime defeat pushed the streak to 11, the longest in franchise history, and left the Storm winless (0-10) against Western Conference opponents this season. Their previous meeting with Dallas on June 1 ended in a 79-56 loss in Texas.
Key Performers
Dallas: Bueckers 27 points; Fudd 26; James 18 off the bench; Shepard 14 points, nine rebounds, eight assists; Li Yueru 10.
Seattle: Malonga 37 points, 12 rebounds; Hiedeman 21 points, 11 assists; Awa Fam and Zia Cooke 18 each; Flau’jae Johnson 11 points, nine assists.
Statistical Highlights
Dallas set a WNBA record with 48 made field goals. Bueckers’ 1,000th point tied the fourth-fastest league mark. Malonga’s 200-field-goal milestone made her the youngest player to achieve it. Seattle remains 0-10 versus Western Conference teams.
Official Statements & Responses
Seattle head coach Sonia Raman said the team showed fight and resilience, praised their quick transition to the next play, and emphasized playing fast, together, and sharing the ball. No comment from Dallas was provided.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts noted Seattle’s defensive lapses allowed Dallas to overcome a late deficit. Malonga highlighted the need for consistent execution, echoing the coaching staff’s call for sustained performance to change the season’s course.
On-the-Ground Reports
The game sold out Climate Pledge Arena with 14,200 fans. Observers described it as “thoroughly entertaining,” noting multiple lead changes and a decisive overtime finish.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Proud of how they competed, their fight, their resilience,” — Sonia Raman, Seattle Storm head coach
- “We had one thing in mind, just winning, and we just left everything that we have (out there) today.” — Dominique Malonga, Seattle Storm forward
- “She’s a special player, she’s a special talent, (and) she’s a special person.” — Sonia Raman, Seattle Storm head coach (about Dominique Malonga)
- “We don’t want to toot her horn too much, but she’s a great player,” — Zia Cooke, Seattle Storm guard (about Paige Bueckers)
What’s Next
Dallas travels to Las Vegas to play the Aces on Thursday; Seattle hosts the New York Liberty later that day.
