August 25, 2026 / 9:32 PM CDT / CBS Texas.

Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 21 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Portland Fire 96-78 on Tuesday night to clinch the final WNBA playoff spot.

The Wings (23-16), headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2023, set a franchise record for regular-season wins with five games remaining.