Wings Earn 77-62 Win Over Mercury
Published on June 28, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
PHOENIX, Arizona - The Dallas Wings (7-8) wrapped up their three-game road trip with a 77-62 win over the Phoenix Mercury (2-11) on Tuesday night at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Arike Ogunbowale led all scorers with 23 points, including nine in the fourth quarter on 4-6 shooting. The 2023 WNBA All-Star starter dished out three assists and recorded a season-high four steals. In her ninth 20-point game of the 2023 season, Ogunbowale recorded a team-leading +/- of 22.
Natasha Howard and 2023 WNBA All-Star starter Satou Sabally each recorded a double-double, with Howard totaling 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Sabally tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds. Sabally recorded a career high six assists and Howard recorded a season high four assists. Tonight's game represents the third time the duo has recorded a double-double in the same game this season.
Dallas Wings Notes:
The team dished out 20 assists on 30 made field goals, an effort led by Sabally with her six assists.
Dallas outscored Phoenix 40-26 in the paint and 13-4 in second chance points, a category they lead the league in.
The Wings dominant opening and closing quarters saw them outscored the Mercury 24-13 in the first quarter and 21-11 in the fourth quarter, tying a season low for opponent points in the fourth.
The Wings shot 46.9% (30-64) from the floor, their second-best field goal percentage of the season.
Dallas outrebounded their opponent for the eighth time this season, recording 37 compared to Phoenix's 25.
Up Next:
The Wings will return home to College Park Center to take on the Washington Mystics on Sunday, July 2 at 2pm CT for the team's Hometown Heroes game with national coverage on ABC.
Score after 1st Quarter: Dallas 24, Phoenix 13
Score at Halftime: Dallas 36, Phoenix 32
Score after 3rd Quarter: Dallas 56, Phoenix 51
Final Score: Dallas 77, Phoenix 62
POST GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Latricia Trammell
On her thoughts about bench effort...
"Well, it was just a great team win. You know, we had 20 assists on 30 made field goals. We shared the basketball. We outrebounded them by 12. We got to the free throw line. We handled the adversity. So, I told the team afterwards, major growth. We had a great first quarter, yea look at that, we had a great fourth quarter. And so, we just did some of those little things that we've been preaching. And I just love how they kept locked in, just the players sitting on the bench talking to one another, staying locked in mentally after a long road trip. I'm just so proud of this team."
On what she emphasized in practice to gain a win in tonight's game...
"Well, we were just talking about it, watched it on film. You've got to remember we traveled yesterday, so just going into practice and keep reiterating what we're trying to accomplish and letting them see it on the film. We can't do much practice, I mean, about an hour yesterday. But again, a lot of film sessions and just the will to win."
On hwe mindset going into next couple of games...
"Well, thanks for reminding me about the losses. I'm going to enjoy this win right now, for sure. I'm going to celebrate this with the team, and then we'll get back to the drawing board. Get ready to go home in front of our electrifying fanbase and take care of business at home."
On how the team handled adversity in the fourth quarter today in comparison to other games...
"Yea, I think our turnovers were too high. You know, we got to make sure we take care of the basketball. We had 17 which is way too many, so, we got a little careless at certain times and that's where the timeouts came in handy. But, again we've just got to clean that up, that's the next area of emphasis when we get back home."
On how it feels to be going home after a long road trip...
"I cannot wait. We just said that- I looked at the team, and I said, "Let's go home," and they all cheered. So, it's time, it's been a great road trip. We've grown in this journey but it's nothing like going home."
On what it's like having star power in Arike Ogunbowale, Satou Sabally and Natasha Howard
"There's nothing better. I've said this on numerous occasions, these are the best players in the world. A lot of people say it's our big three, but we really have a big team that play well together. They're the finishers. They're the leaders on this team. They're the voice in the locker room. They're the culture. And they're the players we want to help move this organization forward in a positive way. So, I cannot say enough about this team but especially about the three you just mentioned."
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