Azzi Fudd scores 22 in 1st WNBA start and helps the Wings beat the Aces 95
- On Thursday, the Dallas Wings defeated the Las Vegas Aces 95-87, with rookie guard Azzi Fudd scoring 22 points in her first career start.
- Wings head coach Jose Fernandez had planned to start Fudd regardless of injuries, citing her increased playing time and breakout 24-point performance against New York last Sunday.
- Center Jessica Shepard recorded a historic triple-double with 22 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists, while teammate Paige Bueckers added 20 points and six assists.
- Aces center A'ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 21 points, but the team was outscored 50-34 in the second half, allowing Dallas to overcome a 13-point first-half deficit.
- The Dallas Wings host Seattle on Monday, while Las Vegas continues a three-game trip at Golden State on Sunday.
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Wings take control in second half to hand Aces their second straight loss
Things didn’t go well for the Wings in the first 20 minutes, but they still accomplished their mission by overcoming a 13-point first-half deficit and dominating the second half for a 95-87 victory over the Aces.
Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard shine as Wings use scorching second half to down Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers didn’t give much credence to the momentum the Dallas Wings brought into their Thursday contest against the defending WNBA champions, acknowledging ahead of the game that any team can win on any given night.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenJessica Shepard's triple-double helps Wings rally past Aces
Jessica Shepard racked up 22 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists and was crucial in the second half as the Dallas Wings rallied for a 95-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.
Azzi Fudd scores 22 in 1st WNBA start and helps the Wings beat the Aces 95
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87 on Thursday night. Shepard also scored 22 points to go with a career-high 20 rebounds and 10 assists. Her other triple-double this season (18 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists) came in a 99-89 win over Chicago on May 20. Shepard scored 11 points in the third qua…
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