Full Breakdown
Paige Bueckers’ Second-Half Surge Powers Dallas to 94-88 Victory Over Toronto
8/13/2026, 11:52:49 AM
Game Overview
The Dallas Wings defeated the Toronto expansion team, the Tempo, 94-88, handing the Tempo their 10th straight loss. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Wings, their longest skid of the season. The game unfolded in Arlington, Texas, with the Wings pulling ahead in the second half after a tightly contested first half.
Key Performances
Paige Bueckers was the decisive factor, scoring all 22 of her points after halftime. She shot 4-for-4 from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line in the third quarter, helping Dallas build a 13-point advantage. Overall, Bueckers finished 7-of-11 from the field and made all seven of her second-half free throws, adding eight assists and three steals, including a play that led to a breakaway layup and a 10-point lead with just over three minutes remaining.
Arike Ogunbowale contributed 21 points, setting personal season highs in free-throw attempts (13-of-14). Alanna Smith recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey added 23 points, 14 of which came in the fourth quarter as Toronto narrowed the gap to three points late in the third. For Toronto, Laura Juskaite scored 18 points and Kia Nurse added 16, despite the team missing starters Brittney Sykes and Julie Allemand.
Injury Impact
Dallas entered the contest without All-Star forward Jessica Shepard, who suffered an ankle injury in the previous game against Minnesota, and rookie No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd, sidelined by a knee injury for three games. Their absences limited the Wings’ depth but did not hinder the second-half offensive surge led by Bueckers.
Implications for Both Teams
The victory halts the Wings’ three-game slide and provides momentum heading into their upcoming road games at Indiana. Conversely, the Tempo’s 10th consecutive defeat underscores ongoing struggles for the expansion franchise as they attempt to find consistency early in their inaugural season.
Upcoming Schedule
The Wings are slated to travel to Indiana on Friday, while the Tempo will host Indiana on Tuesday night, offering both teams a chance to build on—or rebound from—their recent performances.
