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By Ethan Carter — 11 July 2026 — 3 min read

Dallas Wings defeat Toronto Tempo in Montreal

The Dallas Wings achieved their fourth consecutive road victory on Friday night, overcoming the Toronto Tempo with a 108-95 win in the first-ever WNBA game held in Montreal. Dallas took command during the fourth quarter, securing the win after a competitive matchup.

The game saw a strong offensive display from both teams. After missing their initial two shots in the fourth quarter, Alysha Clark made back-to-back three-pointers, giving Dallas a 90-87 lead. Toronto briefly moved ahead 91-90 following a layup from Isabelle Harrison. However, Dallas quickly regained control, building a 97-91 lead with contributions from Paige Bueckers.

Bueckers hit a jumper to give Dallas a 92-91 lead and extended it to 93-91 with a free throw. She followed this with another jumper despite defensive pressure from two Toronto players. On defense, Bueckers stole the ball and passed it to Jessica Shepard, who then assisted Clark for a layup. Dallas ultimately outscored Toronto 24-10 in the final quarter.

Key Player Performances

Paige Bueckers was a central figure for the Wings, finishing the game with 34 points on 13-of-22 shooting from the field, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, and six assists. This marked her second time reaching the 30-point mark this season. Her scoring was crucial, especially in keeping the game close when the Wings struggled defensively against the Tempo offense.

Bueckers scored 10 points in the opening quarter, helping Dallas cut a deficit to 33-25. She also hit a buzzer-beater jumper to reduce the halftime gap to 56-52. In the third quarter, she added 11 points and tied the game at 70 with a three-pointer in response to a three-pointer from Marina Mabrey. In the fourth quarter, Bueckers contributed three assists and her scoring helped establish Dallas’s 97-91 lead.

For the Toronto Tempo, Marina Mabrey, a former Dallas Wings player, delivered a notable performance, scoring 34 points. She started strong in the first quarter with 17 points, including 4-of-6 from the field and 4-of-4 from the three-point line, giving Toronto an early lead. Despite encountering foul trouble with her third personal foul in the second quarter and fourth in the third, Mabrey remained effective, scoring 13 points in the third quarter.

The game was characterized by high offensive efficiency from both sides, with both teams shooting above 50% from the field and 40% from the three-point line. Nine players reached double figures in scoring. Laura Juskaite achieved a career-high of 25 points for Toronto, with most of her scoring coming in the second quarter. For Dallas, Shepard contributed 20 points and 17 rebounds, while Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points, including the first five points of the third quarter, which gave Dallas a 57-56 lead.

Upcoming WNBA Schedule

The WNBA season continues with various matchups, including the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Chicago Sky. This game is scheduled for Friday, July 10, with tip-off at 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will be broadcast on ion.

The league features a new collective bargaining agreement and a roster of talented players, including top draft picks like Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings, Olivia Miles of Minnesota, and Lauren Betts of Washington. The defending champion Las Vegas Aces are also looking to continue their success in the current season.

Fans can find information on where to watch various WNBA games as the season progresses under a new media rights deal. The Dallas Wings secured their fourth consecutive road victory in Montreal with a 108-95 win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night.

Source: sports.yahoo.com