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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Defeat Indiana Fever in Preseason Opener The Second Quarter Avalanche: After a shaky start, the Wings triggered a decisive 36-17 run in the second period, shooting 72.2% from the floor. This surge was a mechanical necessity born from improved ball security and the high-low chemistry...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Postgame Takeaways Efficiency Overload: Paige Bueckers provided a masterclass in scoring efficiency, dropping 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in just 20 minutes. Her chemistry with Alanna Smith in pick-and-roll actions was the mechanical necessity that triggered a 36-17 second-quarter run, effectively ending the game before...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings-Fever Takeaways Before Tipoff Managed Workloads: In his unofficial WNBA debut, Jose Fernandez is prioritizing "the big picture" over preseason results. Expect heavy minutes dispersion between the first and second halves, with a focus on evaluating the full roster rather than overextending the active core of Paige...

DHJ Quick Take: New Dallas Wings Pose Challenges Scouting Respect: Stephanie White highlighted the Wings' massive offseason overhaul as a primary challenge, noting the additions of Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard, and Alysha Clark force the Fever to "guard differently" than in 2025. She credited Jose Fernandez as an "outstanding coach"...

DHJ Quick Take: How To Watch Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut: The unofficial start of the Azzi Fudd era in Dallas is the headline story of the preseason. Pairing her with reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers creates a highly anticipated young Dallas Wings backcourt. Broadcast...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Near Preseason Opener Defensive Tone-Setter: Alanna Smith’s debut is the most significant tactical storyline for Dallas. As the reigning WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, her "one-percenter" mentality is the mechanical necessity required to anchor a shorthanded Wings frontcourt while Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier...

DHJ Quick Take: The Professional Standard The Global Game: Li Yueru noting that Fernandez’s "European influence" makes her more comfortable is a win for Dallas' frontcourt fluidity. Her focus on extending her range and building two-man game chemistry with Azzi Fudd suggests the Wings will utilize more high-post facilitation than...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd to Dallas Wings? The UConn Reunion: By selecting Azzi Fudd, the Wings solve their biggest statistical void: three-point volume. Pairing Fudd’s 97th-percentile spot-up efficiency with Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale creates the most gravity-heavy perimeter in the WNBA. Expansion Era Begins: The Toronto Tempo and...

The Dallas Wings didn’t just need a win Tuesday night — they needed proof they could close one out. Missing Arike Ogunbowale and facing a furious Indiana Fever rally, the Wings leaned on rookie guard JJ Quinerly’s relentless defense in the game’s final seconds to escape with an 81–80 victory...

The Dallas Wings (9-24) overcame the absence of leading scorer Arike Ogunbowale to edge the Indiana Fever (18-15) 81–80 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping a five-game losing streak. Maddy Siegrist tied her career high with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in her first start since June 6. Li...