Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Paige Bueckers Leads Wings Past Mercury For Sixth Straight Win
The Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-82.
It was Dallas’ sixth win in a row.
Paige Bueckers scored 26 points, with 20 coming before halftime.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and helped control the game.
Dallas led 56-49 at halftime.
The Mercury stayed close, but Dallas made important plays near the end.
Alyssa Thomas had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for Phoenix.
Dallas is now sixth in the WNBA standings.
The teams will play again on Monday in Phoenix.
Paige Bueckers scored 26 points, including 20 in the first half.
Arike Ogunbowale added 22 points and six assists for Dallas.
The Dallas Wings defeated the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Dallas improved to 26-16 and moved into sixth place in the WNBA standings.
Alyssa Thomas recorded her 23rd career triple-double for Phoenix.
- Who
- The Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury, led by Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and Alyssa Thomas.
- What
- Dallas defeated Phoenix 87-82 for its sixth straight victory.
- When
- Saturday; the teams will meet again Monday.
- Where
- The game was played in Arlington, Texas.
- Why
- Dallas won after building a halftime lead and making key late-game plays.
- Final score
- Dallas Wings 87, Phoenix Mercury 82
- Dallas record
- 26-16
- Phoenix record
- 15-27
- Winning streak
- Six consecutive victories for Dallas
- Top Dallas scorers
- Paige Bueckers scored 26; Arike Ogunbowale scored 22
- Phoenix standout
- Alyssa Thomas had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists
- Standings impact
- Dallas moved into sixth place in the WNBA standings