The Dallas Wings made WNBA history with their victory over the Seattle Storm in their final regular-season game of 2026. This win secured them seventh place in the league, even as some teams still have one game remaining.
On Wednesday, the Wings defeated the Storm 103-91, marking the largest year-over-year improvement in wins ever recorded in the WNBA. According to Alexa Philippou on X (formerly Twitter), the Wings improved their win total by 17 from the previous season, breaking the previous record of a 16-win increase, which was achieved three times, most recently by the New York Liberty in 2022-23.
In 2025, the Wings ended the season in 13th place with a 10-34 record. However, after their recent triumph over the Storm, the 2026 season concluded with an impressive 27-17 record. This strong performance means the Wings are set to participate in the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2023.
Back in 2023, the Wings were eliminated in the second round by the Las Vegas Aces, a team they might face again in the first round this year depending on Thursday’s results. Currently, the Aces hold third place but could drop behind the Golden State Valkyries if they lose and the Valkyries win their upcoming game.
Fan Take: This remarkable turnaround by the Dallas Wings is a thrilling sign of growth and competitiveness in the WNBA, reigniting fan excitement. Such historic progress not only elevates the team but also helps to raise the profile of the league, promising more intense and unpredictable seasons ahead.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
