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Wings Snap Losing Streak, Playoff Hopes Dim Despite Thriller
16 Aug
Summary
- Dallas Wings defeat Indiana Fever 81-80 in close game
- Rookie Paige Bueckers struggles, but Maddy Siegrist scores career-high 22 points
- Fever's Kelsey Mitchell scores 24 points, but misses potential game-winner
On August 15, 2025, the Dallas Wings managed to snap their five-game losing streak with an 81-80 victory over the Indiana Fever. The Wings, who currently have the second-worst record in the WNBA, were led by a career-high 22 points from forward Maddy Siegrist. However, the team's star rookie, Paige Bueckers, struggled, making only six of her 19 shot attempts.
The Fever, who have a 18-15 record and are currently in the playoff picture, made a late comeback in the game, cutting the Wings' 17-point lead to just four with under three minutes to play. All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 24 points, but her potential game-winning shot just before the final buzzer fell short.
Despite the win, the Wings' playoff hopes remain dim, as they now have an 8-24 record on the season. The Fever, on the other hand, have managed to stay competitive despite the absence of star player Caitlin Clark, who has been sidelined with a strained groin since mid-July. The team has gone 6-5 since Clark's injury and currently holds the sixth-best record in the WNBA.
