Ogunbowale's 45 sets playoff record as Atlanta reaches semis

Wings force Game 3 in OT to stay alive

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

Records fell and seasons stayed alive 😮‍💨 From Arike Ogunbowale’s Playoff-record 45 PTS to Atlanta punching their ticke Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Ogunbowale went 12-of-23 with 5 threes and 7 rebounds in 42 minutes to force overtime. Atlanta closed out its series to advance to the Semifinals.

Why it matters: Dallas staved off elimination and extended its postseason into a decisive Game 3. Atlanta moves into the final four with rest before the semifinal round begins.

By the numbers: Ogunbowale: 45 PTS (WNBA single-game playoff record), 12-23 FG, 5 3PM, 7 REB, 42 MIN.

What to watch: Dallas plays Game 3 for a semifinal berth. Atlanta awaits its semifinal opponent.

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@WNBA 2026-10-01T13:39:18.782393+00:00

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