Arike Ogunbowale had a historic efficiency on Thursday evening, however the Dallas Wings had been defeated by the Chicago Sky 97-92. Regardless of ending with 37 factors — whereas additionally incomes sole possession of No. 19 total on the WNBA’s all-time three-point record — Ogunbowale’s Wings dropped their fifth sport of the 12 months. Dallas now holds a 1-5 file total.
“It appeared like our chemistry took slightly step, however it’s nonetheless not the place we wish it to be,” Ogunbowale stated of the Wings’ efficiency towards the Sky. “We positively should rebound higher. I feel, particularly in that first quarter, that type of set the tone. They had been feeling good, then we type of needed to claw again.”
Ogunbowale, as talked about, recorded 37 factors within the defeat. She shot 14-25 from the sector and 6-12 from past the arc. Arike received the job accomplished along with her passing as effectively, dispensing seven assists.
The Wings have struggled total to start the brand new marketing campaign, although. After a gradual begin to the season, Ogunbowale has discovered her groove in current motion, nonetheless. Paige Bueckers has additionally performed effectively, however this Dallas crew is clearly nonetheless attempting to get issues going total.
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Their solely win of the season got here on Tuesday towards the Connecticut Solar in a 109-87 victory. The Wings are hoping to develop consistency sooner slightly than later with the intention to emerge as a real postseason contender.
Dallas will host Chicago in a rematch on Saturday.
“The great factor is we get to see them once more, in a short time,” Wings head coach Chris Koclanes stated. “So now get to see how we will watch and what changes that we will make and see how we will reply, proper? We did a whole lot of good issues, thought we did sufficient issues to win that sport. So it would not really feel nice, however nonetheless a lot of optimistic moments we will actually construct off.”
The Wings and Sky will play in Arlington, TX on Saturday evening at 8 PM EST.