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Wings Rout Mystics 92-69 Behind Defense and 30 Assists

The win signaled a swift turn toward unselfish play under first-year coach Jose Fernandez.

Overview

  • Dallas, which hosted Washington on Monday in Arlington, forced 18 turnovers and turned them into 23 points to take control early.
  • Paige Bueckers paced the Wings with 18 points and seven assists, and rookie Azzi Fudd added a season-high 12 off the bench.
  • Jessica Shepard pulled down 16 rebounds with 12 points as Dallas finished with 30 assists on 33 made shots.
  • A 28-point third quarter pushed the lead to 20, and the Wings secured their first home win to move to 2-2.
  • Washington also sits at 2-2 after Sonia Citron was held to seven points days after a 30-point outing, with the Mystics now heading to Seattle.