Arike Ogunbowale drops 45, Alysha Clark and Aziaha James step up, and the Dallas Wings force Game 3 vs. the Golden State Valkyries | WNBA Playoffs 2026
Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points as the Dallas Wings defeated the Golden State Valkyries 108–100 in overtime to force a winner-take-all Game 3.
In this postgame reaction, I break down Arike’s aggressive response after Game 1, including why she said seven shots were not enough in the playoffs; her game-tying three with 4.1 seconds left; and how 16 free throws reflected her willingness to attack the basket.
I also discuss the contributions of Alysha Clark and Aziaha James, Paige Bueckers’ impact beyond her shooting numbers, the Wings’ defensive intensity, Jose Fernandez's…
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