Wings’ Rally Collapses as Aces Rally to Seal 88–84 Win

The struggling Dallas Wings (1–11) roared back on Friday night, opening the third quarter with a stunning 22–2 run. They forced nine turnovers and led by as much as 13, energized by clutch baskets from Paige Bueckers, DiJonai Carrington, and Luisa Geiselsoder to take an 82–71 edge with under four minutes left.

But the Aces struck back hard. Down the stretch, Las Vegas outscored Dallas 17–2, fueled by late-game heroics from Jewell Loyd, who drilled a decisive corner 3, and Chelsea Gray, whose steal and hustle tipped the tide. The Wings couldn’t recover, sealing an 88–84 loss.

• Arike Ogunbowale scored a team-high 26 points, but went scoreless in the final minutes.
• Paige Bueckers chipped in early firepower, though a late turnover proved costly.
• On the Aces’ side, Jackie Young paced the game with 28 points, while Loyd added 21, including five 3‑pointers.

This defeat marks the Wings’ sixth consecutive loss and extends their rocky start to a franchise-worst 1–11 record. Despite flashes of brilliance, their inability to close games reveals deep issues with consistency and focus during critical moments.