Wings’ Alanna Smith exits Sky clash with face injury

Alanna Smith got unfortunate news after suffering an injury early into the Dallas Wings’ matchup against the Chicago Sky on Saturday night.

Smith is going through the eighth season of her WNBA career, her first with the Wings. She provides valuable production as a defensive-minded player, having won Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2025 with the Minnesota Lynx.

Dallas landed her talents this past offseason with the goal of improving the team’s defense and a making an attempt to get back to the playoffs. The team has been off to a good start but has seen Smith’s playing time take a dip. However, Smith’s time on the court against Chicago only lasted five minutes after sustaining an injury to her face.

“Alanna Smith will not return to tonight’s game after suffering an injury to her face in the first quarter,” reporter Myah Taylor wrote.

How Alanna Smith, Wings played against Sky

Despite Alanna Smith’s unfortunate injury in the first quarter, the Wings made enough big plays down the stretch to take down the Sky 93-92.

Four players scored in double-digits for Dallas in the win. Paige Bueckers led the attack with a stat line of 19 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and one block. She shot 7-of-16 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Jessica Shepard led the team with 21 points and eight rebounds, Azzi Fudd had 13 points and five rebounds, while Arike Ogunbowale provided 12 points and three rebounds.

Dallas improved to a 10-6 record on the season, sitting at fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Portland Fire and the Los Angeles Sparks while trailing the Golden State Valkyries and the Las Vegas Aces.

The Wings will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They take on the Seattle Storm as the contest takes place on June 22 at 10 p.m. ET.

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