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Valkyries clinch first playoff series as coach Nakase collapses then returns to lead 16-point comeback
sports9 days ago

Valkyries clinch first playoff series as coach Nakase collapses then returns to lead 16-point comeback

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court during a timeout with 1:40 remaining in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings but returned to the bench to lead the team to a 77-73 victory. The win secured the franchise’s first playoff series victory and advanced them to the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase was fine and would coach Sunday’s game, while The Athletic reported she had not eaten all day.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries#las-vegas-aces
Nakase collapses in final seconds of Valkyries' 16-point comeback win over Wings
sports9 days ago

Nakase collapses in final seconds of Valkyries' 16-point comeback win over Wings

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court during a timeout with 1:40 remaining in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings. Despite the incident, she returned to the bench to coach the team to a 77-73 victory, securing the franchise's first playoff series win. Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase is fine and will lead the team against the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.

via NBC News|
#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries#kasib-powell
Nakase collapses during Valkyries' playoff clincher but returns for semifinal
sports10 days ago

Nakase collapses during Valkyries' playoff clincher but returns for semifinal

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court during a timeout with 1:40 remaining in Game 3 against the Dallas Wings. Despite the incident, she remained on the bench to coach the team to a 77-73 victory, securing the franchise's first playoff series win. Assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed Nakase is fine and will lead the team against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.

via USA Today|
#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries#kasib-powell
Ogunbowale's 45-Point Explosion Forces Decider in WNBA Playoffs
sports11 days ago

Ogunbowale's 45-Point Explosion Forces Decider in WNBA Playoffs

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points to lead the Dallas Wings to a 108-100 overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3. After a poor Game 1 performance, Ogunbowale took over the offense, scoring 22 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. Her game-tying three-pointer with seconds left in regulation sent the game to extra time, where she secured the win despite a late flagrant foul incident. The victory saved the season for the No. 7 seed Wings against the No. 2 seed Valkyries.

via Defector|
#arike-ogunbowale#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries
Valkyries Dominate Wings in 104-80 Ballhalla Playoff Opener
sports14 days ago

Valkyries Dominate Wings in 104-80 Ballhalla Playoff Opener

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Dallas Wings 104-80 in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA first-round playoffs, securing their first true home playoff victory at Chase Center. The second-seeded Valkyries, led by Cecilia Zandalasini’s 22 points and Tiffany Hayes’s 21-point bench performance, outscored Dallas 37-11 in the second quarter. Despite Paige Bueckers scoring 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting for the seventh-seeded Wings, Dallas could not overcome Golden State’s defensive intensity and 18 made three-pointers. The series shifts to Dallas for Game 2 on Wednesday, with a potential Game 3 returning to San Francisco.

via Defector|
#2026-playoffs#dallas-wings#golden-state-valkyries
Bueckers draws arm foul on Clark, fueling tense moment before halftime in Wings' win
sports1 month ago

Bueckers draws arm foul on Clark, fueling tense moment before halftime in Wings' win

In a tense moment with under 10 seconds left in the second quarter, Paige Bueckers grabbed Caitlin Clark’s arm to draw a foul as Dallas faced a foul-to-give, sparking a brief exchange before halftime; the Wings went on to win 91-85. Bueckers later drew a technical in the third quarter after arguing with an official. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 37 points, Clark had a team-high nine assists, and Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 32 points; Bueckers added eight assists in the win.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#dallas-wings#indiana-fever
UConn duo Bueckers and Fudd address their romance in new Apple TV doc
sports1 month ago

UConn duo Bueckers and Fudd address their romance in new Apple TV doc

Dallas Wings stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd publicly discuss their romantic relationship for the first time in Apple TV’s three-part docuseries The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, describing a spark that differentiated their bond from a typical friendship; the series, filmed in 2025, also covers their NCAA title run and leadership dynamics, and notes that Fudd will miss the rest of the season due to knee surgery.

via New York Post|
#azzi-fudd#dallas-wings#paige-bueckers
Azzi Fudd to undergo season-ending knee surgery, Wings' rookie season cut short
sports1 month ago

Azzi Fudd to undergo season-ending knee surgery, Wings' rookie season cut short

Dallas Wings announce rookie guard Azzi Fudd will have season-ending surgery on her right knee to address soreness, ending her first pro season after 30 games (13.1 PPG, 39.7% 3PT). With a history of knee issues, the procedure is set for next week. Dallas remains in the playoff hunt, sitting eighth and 4.5 games ahead of ninth with eight games left, but Fudd's absence could affect floor spacing and postseason matchups, including a potential path against top-seeded Minnesota.

via Bleacher Report|
#azzi-fudd#dallas-wings#knee-injury
UConn Stars Bueckers and Fudd Reveal Romance in Apple TV Doc
sports1 month ago

UConn Stars Bueckers and Fudd Reveal Romance in Apple TV Doc

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd publicly discuss their romantic relationship for the first time in Apple TV’s three-part docuseries The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, reflecting on how their bond formed at UConn, their injury-filled journeys, the Huskies’ 2024 national title, and their consecutive No. 1 WNBA Draft selections by the Dallas Wings in 2025 and 2026.

via The New York Times|
#apple-tv#azzi-fudd#dallas-wings
Fever fans flip boos into cheers for Stephanie White after win over Wings
sports1 month ago

Fever fans flip boos into cheers for Stephanie White after win over Wings

After criticism over a Sophie Cunningham incident, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White was booed at Gainbridge Fieldhouse but later received a warm ovation before Friday’s win over the Dallas Wings. White credited the true Fever supporters and staff, Caitlin Clark voiced support for her coach, and Indiana extended its three-game winning streak.

via hitc.com|
#dallas-wings#fan-reaction#indiana-fever