Dallas scratched Arike Ogunbowale late before the game, but other players still stepped up. Li Yueru scored a career hig 20 points off the bench, while Maddy Siegirst matched her career high with 22 points. They helped make up for Bueckers struggling to shoot and Ogunbowale not playing, knocking off the Fever for the first time this season.

Dallas Wings guard Grace Berger acknowledged the value of rookie Paige Bueckers despite their challenging campaign.

The teams entered halftime tied at 42 but a 25-13 run in the third quarter helped push the Wings to a large lead. Indiana pushed back in the fourth but a late two-point shot from