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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings’ Comeback Falls Short In 85-77 Loss To Minnesota Lynx The Dallas Wings rallied from 23 points down but could not complete the comeback, falling 85-77 to the Minnesota Lynx and dropping their third straight meeting with Minnesota this season. Why did Dallas lose? A 1-of-14...

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Pushes Wings Toward Defensive Connectivity Paige Bueckers scored 23 points but used her postgame availability to stress defensive connectivity and discipline after the Dallas Wings' 100-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. What did Bueckers say? She traced Minnesota's 46-26 edge in the paint to the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Get Frontcourt Healthy Ahead Of Lynx Rematch The Dallas Wings practiced Sunday ahead of Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup rematch at the Minnesota Lynx, with three injured players back on the floor and the focus on cleaning up a defense that broke down in the teams' first meeting....

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd’s Home Debut Scoring Spark: After a precautionary absence in the home opener, Azzi Fudd provided an efficient offensive lift in her first game at College Park Center. The No. 1 overall pick finished with a career-high 8 points on 4-of-7 shooting, leaning on active cuts...

DHJ Quick Take: Pick-and-Roll Breakdowns Sink Wings Defensive Disconnect: Despite leading for three quarters, the Wings surrendered 50 second-half points to Minnesota. Jose Fernandez cited major breakdowns in pick-and-roll coverage and "back-row rotations" as the primary reasons Dallas allowed the Lynx to shoot a staggering 60.3% from the field. The...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings vs. Lynx Preview Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup against Minnesota. Her participation in Wednesday’s walkthrough and shooting drills marks a progression from being ruled out of the home opener, with a final determination expected following Thursday’s shootaround. Bueckers' Aggressiveness:...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's Status for Thursday Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against Minnesota. After being held out of Tuesday's home opener, she participated in the team walkthrough and shooting drills on Wednesday. The medical staff will make the final determination based...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's Momentum Continues Implied Certainty: At -600, FanDuel Sportsbook is giving Azzi Fudd an 85.7% implied probability of being the top pick. This late-stage movement often indicates that the "news" is already baked into the line, leaving very little room for a surprise pivot to Awa...

DHJ Quick Take: The Final Consensus The Fit Over Height: ESPN’s pivot back to Azzi Fudd mirrors the betting market’s confidence. By addressing the frontcourt in free agency with Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, the Wings have cleared the runway to draft the best shooter in the class to fix...

DHJ Quick Facts: The Scouting Report The Historical Baseline: Olivia Miles enters the draft as a statistical anomaly; she is the only player in NCAA history to average 19+ points, 7+ rebounds, and 6+ assists in a single season. Her ability to impact every column of the box score makes...