Ogunbowale forces OT as Dallas stays alive in playoffs

Finished with 45 points in 42 minutes

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

WITH THEIR SEASON ON THE LINE, ARIKE OGUNBOWALE HAD THE GAME OF HER LIFE 🐐 DALLAS STAYS ALIVE 🍿 https://t.co/g1sOxROW5x Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Ogunbowale tied it 93-93 with 4.1 seconds left to force overtime. She went 12-of-23 with five 3-pointers, adding seven rebounds and three steals.

Why it matters: Dallas needed a win to extend its playoff run past elimination night. Ogunbowale had paced all scorers with 29 before the closing surge.

By the numbers: 45 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals on 12-of-23 shooting, 5-of-8 from three in 42 minutes.

What to watch: Dallas moves on with its season still on the line. The next elimination test decides whether the run continues.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-10-01T04:09:28.026957+00:00

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