Ogunbowale scores 45 as Wings force Game 3 in OT

Shot 12-of-23 with 5 threes and 7 boards

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 33m1 min read

Arike Ogunbowale sets a new WNBA single-game playoff scoring record in a must-win Game 2 🔥 45 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 3 S Via @NBA on X

What happened: Ogunbowale posted 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 5 3-pointers on 12-of-23 shooting in Game 2. Dallas won in overtime to force a deciding Game 3 in the First Round.

Why it matters: The 45 points set a new WNBA single-game playoff scoring record. She joins Maya Moore and Napheesa Collier as the only players with 40 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in a playoff game.

By the numbers: 45 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 5 3-pointers on 12-of-23 shooting, 73% true shooting.

What to watch: The teams meet in a winner-take-all Game 3 to decide the First Round series.

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@NBA 2026-10-01T05:39:38.938959+00:00

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