Awak Kuier delivered a record-setting defensive performance Thursday, blocking seven shots as the Dallas Wings earned a 91-85 home victory. Her total established a Wings single-game record and helped Dallas halt a two-game skid.

What happened

Dallas entered the game looking to reverse its recent slide and emerged with a six-point win on its home floor. The result lifted the Wings to 21-16 and gave them a needed response after two consecutive losses.

Kuier was at the center of that response. Her seven blocks represented the defining individual performance of the game, setting a franchise record while repeatedly limiting opponents who attempted to score against her defense.

Why it matters

The victory strengthened Dallas’ hold on a top-eight position. With the regular-season race making every result important, ending the losing streak allowed the Wings to protect their standing and move forward with momentum from a home win.

Kuier’s performance also marked a significant jump from her previous defensive high this season. She had not recorded more than four blocks in any 2026 game before Thursday, then surpassed that mark by three while setting the Wings record.

The combination of the team result and the individual milestone made the night especially consequential for Dallas. The Wings improved their record, stopped a short downturn and received a historic rim-protecting effort in the same game.

By the numbers

Opponents shot 2-for-14 when Kuier was the contesting defender, a 14.3% success rate. That figure shows the scope of her impact beyond the seven shots she officially blocked.

The 12 misses on those contested attempts helped define a performance in which Kuier consistently made scoring difficult. Her seven blocks supplied the franchise record, while the 2-for-14 shooting line reflected how effectively she influenced attempts throughout the contest.

Dallas’ final margin was six points, 91-85. In a game decided by a relatively narrow difference, Kuier’s defensive work provided a decisive element in the Wings’ return to the win column.

What to watch next

Dallas returns home Sunday for a 4 p.m. ET game. The Wings will have an opportunity to build on Thursday’s victory, extend their rebound from the two-game skid and further reinforce their top-eight position.

Kuier’s follow-up will also draw attention after the best shot-blocking game in franchise history. Thursday established a new standard for the Wings and gave Dallas a defensive performance to carry into its next home appearance.