The question is whether backcourt star Arike Ogunbowale will be part of Dallas’ future as the franchise rebuilds back into a playoff team.

The backcourt duo of rookie Paige Bueckers and veteran Arike Ogunbowale combined for 40 points as the Wings shot 46% from the floor and soared to a 27-point halftime lead. With the win, Dallas is one victory away from matching its total from 2024, when the team finished 9-31.

Wings rookie Paige Bueckers returned to the lineup after missing the previous game. She scored 20 points and added six rebounds, four assists and three steals while shooting 7-of-12 and going 2-of-4 from three-point range.