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Wings Tie Six-Game Streak, Bueckers Scores 25 vs Sparks

7/20/2026

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Summary

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The Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82, tying a six-game win streak.
Paige Bueckers posted 25 points and four rebounds after a collision with Nneka Ogwumike.
Arike Ogunbowale added 20 points, including six of the final ten, while Ogwumike had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Coach Jose Fernandez said there is no update on Bueckers’ condition and that the Wings will play the New York Liberty on Monday.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the newly formed WNBA saw the Houston Comets, led by MVP Cynthia Cooper, defeat the New York Liberty 65-51 to claim the league’s first title, establishing a model of dynasty dominance. That early pattern of success and injury-driven setbacks, exemplified by the Comets’ later losses, now echoes as the Dallas Wings chase a six-game streak while star guard Paige Bueckers copes with injury.

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Story summary

The Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82, tying a six-game win streak.
Paige Bueckers posted 25 points and four rebounds after a collision with Nneka Ogwumike.
Arike Ogunbowale added 20 points, including six of the final ten, while Ogwumike had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Coach Jose Fernandez said there is no update on Bueckers’ condition and that the Wings will play the New York Liberty on Monday.

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