Wings Hit Franchise-High 22 Wins in Finale
Published on September 10, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
ATLANTA, Georgia - In their final game of the regular season, the Dallas Wings (22-18) defeated the Atlanta Dream (19-21), 94-77, Sunday, September 10 at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. Dallas' 22 wins represent the most since they moved to Dallas in 2016 and are the most in franchise history since 2008 when the team also recorded 22 wins while in Detroit.
Dallas finished the regular season with a winning record both at home and on the road, going 11-9 for each.
Arike Ogunbowale was the leading scorer of the game with 32 points that included 10-10 shooting from the free throw line. The game marked the 16th time in which Ogunbowale has recorded 30-or-more points and since entering the league in 2019, no player has recorded more 30-plus point games in that time span than Ogunbowale. Ogunbowale led Dallas' assist efforts with six, contributing to her team leading average.
Teaira McCowan recorded her 13th double-double of the season on 12 points and 10 rebounds. Her 13 double doubles represent the sixth most in the league this season. Natasha Howard finished just one rebound shy of a double-double herself, totaling 15 points and nine rebounds.
Satou Sabally finished with eight points alongside five rebounds and Kalani Brown recorded 10 points and four rebounds off the bench.
Dallas Wings Notes:
Dallas outscored Atlanta 46-28 in the paint and 23-18 off the bench.
The Wings shot an even 50% (33-66) from the floor and 100% (23-23) from the free throw line for the fourth time this season.
Dallay outrebounded Atlanta 44-29 and recorded nine more assists.
Up Next:
Dallas will return home to host the first round of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs on Friday, September 15 at 8:30pm CT. With today's victory and Indianapolis' victory over Minnesota, Atlanta claimed the sixth overall seed and will be the Wings opponent in the first round.
Score after 1st Quarter: Dallas 22, Atlanta 20
Score at Halftime: Dallas 44, Atlanta 39
Score after 3rd Quarter: Dallas 66, Atlanta 58
Final Score: Dallas 94, Atlanta 77
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