Bueckers scores 25, Shepard secures one other triple-double as Wings beat Storm

SEATTLE — Paige Bueckers scored 25 factors, Jessica Shepard had 20 factors, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for her WNBA-leading sixth triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 103-91 on Wednesday night time within the regular-season finale for each groups.

Dallas (27-16), which received simply 10 video games final season, set a WNBA report for one of the best single-season turnaround in league historical past with a 17-win enchancment. The Wings have received seven of their final eight video games, with their lone loss approaching Monday after main by 14 factors.

Dallas led 90-71 with 6:55 left within the fourth quarter earlier than Seattle went on a 17-4 run to get inside 94-88. However Awak Kuier and Bueckers made 3-pointers on Dallas’ subsequent two possessions to drag away.

Arike Ogunbowale added 23 factors and 6 assists for Dallas, which secured the No. 7 seed within the WNBA playoffs after Atlanta’s victory over New York earlier within the night time. Bueckers had 20-plus factors and five-plus assists for the third straight sport.

Dominique Malonga led Seattle (8-36) with 29 factors and eight rebounds. Awa Fam scored a season-high 22 factors, Flau’jae Johnson added 21 factors, and Natisha Hiedeman had 10 factors and 14 assists. 

Dallas received all 4 video games towards Seattle this season to earn its first sweep over the Storm in franchise historical past.

Wings: Await playoff matchup.