Sims steal springs Ogunbowale score in Wings' Game 3 decider

Dallas faces Golden State with Round 1 survival on ESPN2.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

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What happened: Odyssey Sims turned a steal into a Dallas basket by Arike Ogunbowale during the Wings' winner-take-all Game 3 against Golden State in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs. The transition score came in a game carrying elimination stakes for both sides.

Why it matters: Single-possession swings matter more in a winner-take-all format, where one defensive read can change the series. Dallas has recently ridden Ogunbowale's scoring bursts, and points off turnovers are the kind of margin that can tilt an elimination game.

By the numbers: A same-handle game update had Ogunbowale at 17 first-half points on 7-of-12 shooting with two 3-pointers, three rebounds and two assists. The same update listed Paige Bueckers with 10 points and five assists as Dallas led at halftime.

What to watch: Watch whether Dallas can keep turning live-ball stops into easy offense as the decider moves on. Late-game possessions through Ogunbowale could help decide who advances from Round 1.

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@NBA 2026-10-03T02:07:49.542667+00:00

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