The matchup between the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings turned into a statement win for Dallas as the Wings rolled to a convincing 92-69 victory on May 18. What many expected to be a competitive battle quickly shifted in Dallas’ favor thanks to strong defense, balanced scoring, and a dominant second-half performance.
Early in the game, both teams traded momentum, but the Wings gradually took control with sharp ball movement and disciplined defense. Rookie star Paige Bueckers once again showed why she is one of the brightest young players in the WNBA, finishing with 18 points and seven assists while controlling the pace of the offense. Azzi Fudd also provided a spark off the bench, scoring a season-high 12 points and helping Dallas stretch the lead when the game began slipping away from Washington.
The turning point came during the third quarter, when Dallas exploded offensively and locked down defensively, outscoring Washington by a wide margin to build an advantage the Mystics could not recover from. Jessica Shepard dominated the glass with a double-double, while Arike Ogunbowale chipped in key scoring to keep the pressure on. Washington struggled to generate consistent offense, with Shakira Austin leading the team with just 12 points.
In the end, Dallas closed things out comfortably, earning a much-needed home win while improving to 2-2 on the season.