The Dallas Wings earned a 92-70 win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday at College Park Center, with Paige Bueckers leading all scorers with 32 points as Dallas improved to 22-16. The Wings built an early advantage, absorbed Seattle’s third-quarter response and closed with a composed fourth-quarter showing.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Wings 34, Storm 17

Dallas set the tone immediately, outscoring Seattle 34-17 in the opening period. The Wings’ efficient offense created a 17-point cushion after 10 minutes and gave the home side control of the game early.

Second Quarter: Wings 22, Storm 18

The Wings added to their lead in the second quarter, winning the period 22-18 to take a 56-35 advantage into halftime. Dallas continued to move the ball effectively and maintained its shooting efficiency before the break.

Third Quarter: Storm 23, Wings 17

Seattle delivered its best quarter after halftime, outscoring Dallas 23-17. Flau’jae Johnson helped pace the Storm’s response, but the Wings still entered the final period ahead 73-58.

Fourth Quarter: Wings 19, Storm 12

Dallas regained control in the fourth, holding Seattle to 12 points while scoring 19. The Wings protected their lead with timely offense and finished the game with a 22-point margin.

Key Performers

Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings: Bueckers led all scorers with 32 points, providing the game-high scoring performance in Dallas’ win.

Jessica Shepard, Dallas Wings: Shepard collected a game-high 11 rebounds as the Wings finished with a 40-34 edge on the glass.

Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings: Ogunbowale handed out six assists, helping Dallas produce 23 assists on 33 made field goals.

Flau’jae Johnson, Seattle Storm: Johnson led Seattle with 23 points and six rebounds. She also recorded three steals.

Zia Cooke, Seattle Storm: Cooke paced the Storm with three assists in the road loss.

NerdSports Stat: Seattle made more 3-pointers than Dallas, 12 to 11, but the Wings still won by 22 because they shot 50.0% overall compared with the Storm’s 33.8%.

Game Analysis

Dallas’ first-quarter separation proved decisive. The Wings had a 34-17 advantage after one quarter and extended it to 21 points by halftime, leaving Seattle with a substantial deficit to manage over the final 20 minutes.

The Wings were especially efficient from the perimeter, making 11 of 23 3-point attempts for 47.8%. Dallas also converted 33 of 66 field-goal attempts overall and made 15 of 17 free throws. Seattle attempted eight more field goals, 74 to 66, but made only 25 shots and finished at 33.8% from the field.

Ball movement was another clear difference. Dallas recorded 23 assists, nearly double Seattle’s 12, while also holding a six-rebound advantage. Seattle’s 23-17 third quarter showed resilience, but Dallas answered with its strongest defensive quarter of the second half to secure the result.

Closing Context

The Wings moved to 22-16 with the home win and will next host the Portland Fire on Tuesday, August 25. Seattle fell to 7-31 and returns home to face the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday, August 26. Dallas strengthened its position in the Western Conference race, while the Storm will look to carry its third-quarter progress into its next outing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Dallas Wings vs Seattle Storm game on August 23, 2026?

Dallas Wings defeated Seattle Storm 92-70 on August 23, 2026.

How many points did Paige Bueckers score?

Paige Bueckers scored 32 points; her individual shooting percentage was not listed in the provided box score.

What are Dallas Wings’ standings after this game?

After the win, Dallas Wings sits 22-16 in the Western Conference.

Who was the best player in the game?

Paige Bueckers was the standout performer with 32 points, the game high.