In a fast-paced game that opened both teams’ WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, the Seattle Storm mounted a thrilling second-half charge to beat the skidding Dallas Wings, 83–77, Monday evening at Climate Pledge Arena.
Following their trailing by up to 11 points during the third quarter, the Storm mounted a dominating 16–2 scoring surge to retake the lead and finish the game strong—ending a three-game losing streak in the process and tying their season mark at 4–4.
Gabby Williams Sparks the Storm
Gabby Williams led the Storm with a season-best 18 points, delivering crucial plays in the second half that shifted momentum in Seattle’s favor. Experienced forward Nneka Ogwumike also picked up her pace after halftime, scoring 14 points, 10 of which were added in the last two quarters.
Seattle’s defense stiffened when it needed to, taking away turnovers and holding Dallas to only 14 fourth-quarter points. The team’s passion on both sides of the court was a difference-maker—just the kind of response fans and coaches were looking for following a string of tough games.
Wings Struggle Without Paige Bueckers
The Dallas Wings fell to 1–7 overall and noticeably lacked the services of rookie phenom Paige Bueckers, who missed her second consecutive game due to concussion protocol. In the absence of her scoring touch, the Wings’ offense faltered down the stretch.
The lone bright spot was DiJonai Carrington, who topped all scorers with 22 points and 7 rebounds, and Arike Ogunbowale, usually the offense’s anchor, sustained her recent struggles—scoring just 8 points on 4-of-15 shooting.
SportSnip Analysis: Momentum Matters
What made this game so memorable wasn’t the final score—it was the shift in momentum. Seattle struggled to find their groove early on but demonstrated resilience and composure in the second half. The depth of the team was evident as several players came through when studs such as Jewell Loyd had quieter nights.
For Dallas, consistency is the largest issue. Injuries are inevitable, but the Wings not being able to close games or play without Bueckers is a cause for concern. If they don’t figure it out soon, their season could descend into chaos before it even gets going.
What’s Next?
The Seattle Storm will see if they can ride this momentum into a challenging series of Commissioner’s Cup games.
The Dallas Wings, on their part, have to rebuild fast and pray for Bueckers’ possible return if they want to reclaim offense rhythm and chemistry.
Key Stats Recap:
Storm Record: 4–4
Wings Record: 1–7
Top Scorers:
Gabby Williams (SEA): 18 pts
DiJonai Carrington (DAL): 22 pts
Missing Star: Paige Bueckers (DAL) – concussion protocol
Conclusion
Seattle Storm’s comeback triumph against the Dallas Wings injected new energy into a team determined to secure a spot in the playoffs. Led by Williams and Ogwumike, they’ve shown the league not to write them off. Time is running out for Dallas. Getting healthy and finding an offensive balance is now a priority.
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