Shepard triple-double leads Wings past Sparks 97-77

Jessica Shepard recorded her fifth triple-double of the season with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, while Paige Bueckers scored 19 points as the Dallas Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 97-77. Dallas broke open a close game with a 12-0 run spanning the third-quarter break and dominated the glass 46-27, earning its fifth consecutive victory. The Wings improved to 25-16, tied the franchise record for regular-season wins and strengthened their playoff momentum, while Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles with 18 points.