Wings Stumble, Lose to Lynx, 91-86
August 22, 2023 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - The Dallas Wings fell to the Minnesota Lynx, 91-86, Tuesday evening in Minneapolis.
All five starters finished in double figures, an effort led by Satou Sabally who finished with 22 points. Sabally additionally finished with seven assists and seven rebounds, tying her season high with five offensive rebounds.
Arike Ogunbowale totaled 20 points on the night that included four threes. With her three at 1:54 in the first quarter, she became the second fastest player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career points, accomplishing the feat in 150 games. Her 150 games are second only to Elena Delle Donne who accomplished the feat in 148 games. Ogunbowale's 20 points represent her 18th 20+ point game of the season, which are the fourth most games with such numbers this season. Ogunbowale dished out seven assists, of which she has now recorded five or more assists in 15 games this season.
Natasha Howard totaled 16 points and seven rebounds, while Crystal Dangerfield finished the night with 12 points, recording the 1,000th point of her career in the process.
Teaira McCowan recorded her ninth double-double of the season on 10 points and a season high 16 rebounds. Her nine double doubles rank the ninth most in the league this season.
Dallas Wings Notes:
Dallas outscored Minnesota 40-34 in the paint.
The Wings grabbed 17 offensive boards.
Up Next:
Dallas will face the Lynx once again, this time on their home court, on Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m. CT with coverage on Bally Sports Southwest Extra.
Score after 1st Quarter: Dallas 11, Minnesota 18
Score at Halftime: Dallas 36, Minnesota 39
Score after 3rd Quarter: Dallas 59, Minnesota 60
Final Score: Dallas 86, Minnesota 91
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