Dallas pulled off their third comeback victory against the Chicago Sky this season on Sunday, snatching a 96-91 win at the American Airlines Center. The Wings walked into the fourth quarter staring down a 73-66 deficit, but you know what? That didn't even faze them. This team just finds ways to win, and this one was an absolute wild ride, marking their fifth straight win overall!
Paige Bueckers Unleashed the Fourth-Quarter Magic
Okay, so the fourth quarter kicks off, right? Dallas missed their first two shots and you're thinking, "Here we go again." But then, *boom*, Paige Bueckers, who was smart to rest those final minutes of the third, decided it was showtime. She hit a step-back jump shot to cut the score to 73-68. Seriously, just like that, the momentum starts to turn. She kept pushing, nailing a layup and then earning a trip to the free throw line. No hesitation, both free throws dropped, making it 77-72. That's a five-point swing from just one player, straight up clutch! Then her teammates got in on the action, with Jessica Shepard hitting a jumper to shrink the deficit to 80-74, and Azzi Fudd draining a three-pointer to make it 82-77. Arike Ogunbowale then got a pass from Bueckers and hit a jumper, cutting the Sky's lead to 84-81. Chicago called a timeout, probably trying to figure out what just hit them. But Dallas kept coming! Bueckers got a pass from Shepard and drove for a layup, making it a one-point game at 84-83. Then the biggest shot: Bueckers found Fudd again for another three, and just like that, the game was tied at 86-86. Fudd wasn't done, either, forcing a jump ball when Sydney Taylor tried to score but Fudd blocked the shot. Then, the dagger, Shepard made a layup, and Dallas had the lead again, 88-86! It was their first lead since the third quarter, when they were up 48-46 with 7:12 left. Unreal.Arike Ogunbowale's Crucial Scores
While Bueckers was orchestrating that incredible comeback, Arike Ogunbowale was right there delivering the knockout punches. She finished the game with 17 points, shooting 6-of-14 from the field and 2-of-6 from deep. But it was her fourth-quarter performance that really made the difference, scoring eight points on 3-of-5 shooting in that final frame. She nailed six of Dallas’s last eight points, man! She hit a jump shot to stretch the lead to 90-86. Then, after forcing a steal, she initially passed the ball to Fudd for a three-pointer. Fudd missed, but Ogunbowale rebounded and scored with a layup, extending the lead to 94-89. That's hustle and awareness right there. Let's not forget, Ogunbowale also set the tone early, scoring nine points in the first quarter, helping Dallas grab a 26-20 lead despite Chicago dominating in the paint with 18 points.Third Quarter Troubles Just Set Up the Drama
Honestly, this comeback was only possible because Dallas stumbled hard in the third quarter. They went into halftime with a comfortable 46-40 lead. But the Sky came out flying, outscoring Dallas 12-2 to start the third! Just like that, the lead was gone, and Chicago was up 52-48. Dallas had to call a timeout just to stop the bleeding. Chicago kept pushing, growing their lead to a double-digit 62-52. Luckily, Dallas started chipping away when Fudd forced a steal and hit a jumper to make it 62-54, and Shepard scored to bring it even closer. But those third-quarter struggles just made the fourth-quarter heroics that much sweeter. Chicago took another timeout with 2:43 left, hoping to regroup, but the Wings held on tight, securing their fifth straight win. What a game.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.