STWF Sports | CHICAGO, Ill. | May 20, 2026 — The Dallas Wings appear to be finding their rhythm at the perfect time.

Fresh off their most complete performance of the young season, the Wings head to the Midwest Wednesday night to begin a three-game road trip against the revamped Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT with the game airing nationally on USA Network.

Dallas enters the matchup with renewed confidence after dominating the Washington Mystics 92-69 Monday night in Arlington to improve to 2-2 on the season.

The victory marked the Wings’ first home win of 2026 and showcased the balanced offensive attack and defensive intensity head coach Jose Fernandez has been searching for throughout the opening weeks of the season.

The Rise of the Dallas Wings

Five Dallas players scored in double figures against Washington, led once again by Paige Bueckers.

The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year continued her stellar start to the season with 18 points, seven assists and four made three-pointers while controlling the pace offensively from start to finish.

Bueckers has quickly become the engine behind Dallas’ offense, balancing efficient scoring with elite playmaking as she continues developing chemistry alongside veteran star Arike Ogunbowale.

Ogunbowale added 16 points and three steals Monday night while remaining the emotional leader and primary scoring threat for the Wings.

But perhaps the biggest development for Dallas has been the emergence of a more complete supporting cast.

Veteran forward Jessica Shepard delivered one of the best all-around performances of her career against Washington, finishing with 12 points, 16 rebounds and six assists without committing a turnover.

Her 16 rebounds tied Angel Reese for the highest single-game rebounding total in the WNBA this season. Shepard also became just one of six players in league history to record at least 12 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and zero turnovers in a game.

The frontcourt presence from Shepard and Alanna Smith helped Dallas dominate the glass and control the tempo Monday night, something the Wings will need again against a physical Chicago team.

Meanwhile, rookie guard Azzi Fudd appears to be settling into her role offensively.

Fudd recorded a career-high 12 points off the bench against Washington while showing increased confidence attacking the basket and shooting off the dribble. Her growing chemistry with Bueckers — her former teammate at University of Connecticut — has added another layer to the Wings’ offense.

Dallas now hopes to carry that momentum into a difficult road environment against a Chicago squad that has undergone major changes entering the 2026 season.

The Sky, currently sitting at 3-1, are coming off an impressive 86-79 road victory over the Minnesota Lynx.

Rookie forward Gabriella Jacquez led Chicago in that win with 20 points and eight rebounds, continuing an impressive rookie campaign after being selected No. 5 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Chicago’s offseason makeover dramatically reshaped the roster.

The Sky added veteran stars Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington and Natasha Cloud to a team seeking a faster, more defensive-minded identity under second-year head coach Tyler Marsh.

The combination of veteran leadership and young talent has helped Chicago become one of the league’s early surprises.

For Dallas, Wednesday’s game also presents an opportunity to erase some recent struggles against the Sky.

The Wings have not defeated Chicago in a regular-season game since May 15, 2024, and Dallas has not won at Wintrust Arena since August 2022. Overall, the Wings hold just an 11-18 road record all-time against the Sky franchise.

Still, the energy around Dallas feels noticeably different entering this matchup.

The Wings finally looked connected offensively against Washington, recording 30 assists while shooting over 45 percent from the floor and knocking down 11 three-pointers.

Defensively, Dallas forced 19 turnovers and played with a level of intensity that had been missing during earlier losses this season.

Now the challenge becomes consistency.

If the Wings can continue receiving balanced production while maintaining their defensive energy, they have the talent to compete with anyone in the WNBA.

Wednesday night in Chicago will provide another major test — and another opportunity for this young Dallas team to prove its growth is beginning to translate into wins.