Paige Bueckers posted 22 points and 11 assists Sunday as Dallas beat Chicago 96-91 at American Airlines Center's final Sky vs Wings showdown. The win completed the home team's season sweep against the Sky, extending their winning streak to five games.
Dallas managed Chicago on both sides of the court as Jessica Shepard added a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, guards Arike Ogunbowale and Azzi Fudd chipped in 17 and 16 points, respectively.
A crowd of over 13,000 fans watched Dallas improve to 16-8, a far cry from last season's 10-win tally.
Dallas Wings Scores as Chicago Sky Continues to Struggle
That context is what makes this latest Sky vs. Wings matchup so revealing. Both teams bottomed out together in 2025, then overhauled their rosters. But the Dallas Wings have climbed into playoff contention behind Bueckers' playmaking, while the Chicago Sky remain stuck near the bottom of the standings despite adding veterans around Kamilla Cardoso.
After the final buzzer, Bueckers shared a courtside moment with Chicago's DiJonai Carrington, her former Dallas teammate who is still recovering from offseason foot surgery. The scene captured the gap between these two franchises as one ascends while the other still searches for answers.
Where to Watch Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings Games This Week
The Sky will keep looking in their next game against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday at 12 PM ET on WNBA League Pass.
The Wings, meanwhile, hope to keep their streak alive against the New York Liberty on Thursday at 9 PM ET on Prime.
