Arlington, Texas—In a stunning performance, Arike Ogunbowale scored a record-setting 45 points in the WNBA playoffs. Her heroics included a 3-pointer that tied the game in the final seconds of regulation. The Dallas Wings secured a 108-100 overtime victory against the Golden State Valkyries. This win forces a decisive Game 3 in the first-round series.
Ogunbowale began the overtime with a crucial banked 3-pointer. She followed it up with another, putting Dallas ahead at 103-100 with 1:46 left. Her previous playoff high was 24 points. The four-time All-Star’s off-balance corner 3 tied the game at 93-93 with 4.1 seconds remaining.
During a crucial moment after a Golden State timeout, Gabby Williams was called for an offensive foul on the inbound play. However, the call was reversed on replay, leading to a jump ball with 3 seconds left. A scramble ensued, resulting in a missed shot by Golden State before the buzzer.
The series will conclude with Game 3 on Friday night in San Francisco, where the Valkyries previously won by 24 points. They aim to advance in the playoffs for the first time in their second season. The intense game overshadowed a tough night for Wings star Paige Bueckers. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and Rookie of the Year scored 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting in her debut postseason.
Gabby Williams delivered a career-high 36 points but faltered in overtime, missing all six shots in the final 1:31. Dallas’ Alysha Clark matched her playoff career high with 21 points.
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