Wings Fall to Sky 81-64
September 23, 2021 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
Chicago, Illinois - The Dallas Wings fell to the Chicago Sky, 81 - 64, Thursday evening at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
The Wings were led by Arike Ogunbowale, who had 22 points in her first career playoff appearance, after crossing the 20-point plateau 17 times in the regular season. She was joined in double-figures by Satou Sabally, who netted 12 points in her first postseason action.
The game was the first playoff appearance for the Dallas Wings since 2018.
DALLAS NOTABLES
- The Dallas Wings extended their WNBA record of consecutive games with at least five threes to 51 on a three pointer from Arike Ogunbowale with 8:50 to go in the third quarter.
- Ogunbowale recorded 22 points in her first playoff appearance after reaching double figures in 31 of 32 regular season games.
- Satou Sabally reached 12 points in her first postseason game after reaching double figures in 12 of her 17 regular season games.
- Isabelle Harrison led Dallas' rebounding efforts, grabbing 10 boards. During the regular season, Harrison notched double-digit rebounds three times and led the team in rebounding on 11 occasions.
- First playoff appearance for the Wings since 2018, and the first postseason minutes for eight of the twelve active Wings players.
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