Dallas Wings defeat Minnesota Lynx 94-76 to halt Lynx’s winning streak. Arike Ogunbowale led with 25 points and 8 assists, while Satou Sabally added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Wings, now on a three-game winning streak, also saw solid performances from Natasha Howard, Teaira McCowan, and Kalani Brown. Sabally’s strong shooting helped Dallas to a 48.2% field goal percentage.
McCowan’s double-double put Dallas ahead by 17 points in the fourth quarter, a lead they maintained throughout. Ogunbowale and Sabally continued to score, securing the win for the Wings. For the Lynx, Napheesa Collier led with 17 points, while Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, and Cecilia Zandalasini also contributed.
In the first half, Collier and McBride helped the Lynx to a narrow lead at the break. However, Dallas dominated the third quarter, shooting 60% from the field to take a significant lead. Ogunbowale reached 20+ points for the 22nd time this season, highlighting her offensive impact.
The win improves the Wings’ record to 9-22, while the Lynx fall to 23-9. The loss ends a seven-game winning streak for Minnesota. Both teams will continue their pursuit of success in the WNBA season.
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