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Ogunbowale and Shepard led Wings over Fever on off night for Bueckers and Clark
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Schuyler Dixon | The Associated Press , NBC5 DFW
· August 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85 on Thursday night, ending the Fever’s five-game winning streak. Caitlin Clark had 10 points and nine assists and Paige Bueckers finished with 13 points and eight assists...
Key takeaway Caitlin Clark had 10 points and nine assists and Paige Bueckers finished with 13 points and eight assists on a rough shooting night for both former No.
Why this matters in The Dallas
The Dallas Wings' win over the Indiana Fever comes as a much-needed boost to the team's morale, especially after announcing that Azzi Fudd, this year's No. 1 overall pick, will miss the rest of the season due to surgery. With the team set to move into the American Airlines Center full-time in 2027, performances like Arike Ogunbowale's season-high 32 points and Jessica Shepard's career-best 26 points will be crucial in building a strong fan base. The sold-out crowd, which included Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban, shows that there is interest in the team, and the Wings will need to capitalize on this momentum to fill their new home in the coming years. As the team looks to bounce back from a rough stretch, the support of the local community, including fans and sports figures like Cooper Flagg, will be essential in driving their success.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85 on Thursday night, ending the Fever’s five-game winning streak. Caitlin Clark had 10 points and nine assists and Paige Bueckers finished with 13 points and eight assists...
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