Wings Extend Win Streak to Six, Bueckers Leads Scoring

The Dallas Wings secured their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with Paige Bueckers scoring 26 points to lead the team. The win improved the Wings' record to 26-16 and moved them into sixth place in the WNBA standings. Bueckers dominated the first half, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including a banked 3-pointer while fouled with 0.5 seconds left to give Dallas a 56-49 halftime lead. She finished with 26 points, adding key free throws in the final minutes. Arike Ogunbowale contributed 22 points and six assists, while Awak Kuier added 11 points. For the Mercury, Alyssa Thomas notched her fourth triple-double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Lexi Held scored 21 points, and Natasha Mack had 16 points. The victory follows a tense game earlier in the week. On September 17, during a 97-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, Bueckers was captured on fan video telling the Sparks bench to "Shut yo a up!" after a disputed foul call. The incident occurred as she moved off the ball and responded to chatter from the sideline.