The Dallas Wings are officially in the WNBA Playoffs for the first time since 2023, clawing their way in as the last team standing. They might have been the final squad to lock down a spot, but nobody should sleep on what this team is bringing to the postseason dance. This isn’t just another appearance, this is a return to big-time playoff basketball!
This Trio Is Heating Up at the Perfect Time
This season, the Wings have been absolutely surging, all thanks to some seriously improved star power. We’re talking about Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and Jessica Shepard. These three are legit a force to be reckoned with, easily one of the best trios in the entire league. Their chemistry and firepower are exactly why Dallas is back in contention. But let’s be real, making it past the first round isn’t going to be easy. This crew has got to keep that pressure on, every single minute, if they want to advance. They’re built to be remembered, it’s just a question of when they truly strike. Could it be against the Valkyries? That’s what every fan is hoping for.
First Round Showdown and How to Catch the Action
The confirmed WNBA Playoff bracket shows exactly who Dallas is up against in the first round: they’re slated to face the Valkyries. This is going to be a massive test right out of the gate. For anyone wanting to catch this live, tickets for every Wings playoff game are on StubHub right now. We’re already seeing prices, with Game 2 at College Park Center in Dallas having a “get-in” cost of $60. That’s for the home game, folks! You gotta be there to feel that energy when they hit the court.
So, when does this first-round chaos kick off? Game 1 against the Valkyries is Sunday, September 27th, tipping off at 9 p.m. ET, and it’s happening in Golden State. Then, the series shifts to Dallas for Game 2 on Wednesday, September 30th, also at 9 p.m. ET. If it goes the distance, a decisive Game 3 would be Friday, October 2nd, back in Golden State, with the time still TBD. It’s a best-of-three, winner-take-all scenario to move on. Looking at the full playoff picture, it’s a stacked field. The (1) Lynx are taking on the (8) Liberty, while the (3) Aces face the (6) Fever, and the (4) Dream square off against the (5) Mystics. Our Wings, as the (7) seed, are going head-to-head with the (2) seed Valkyries. It’s tough, but that’s what the playoffs are all about.
This first round against the Valkyries is everything for the Wings. They’ve got their work cut out for them starting Sunday in Golden State, but with Bueckers, Ogunbowale, and Shepard leading the charge, anything is possible. Get ready to watch this squad come to life. You won’t want to miss a single second of this playoff push.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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