Dallas Wings return from All-Star Break looking to avoid being swept by Atlanta

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Charles Nichelson, NBC DFW · July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

The Dallas Wings host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, July 29 at the College Park Center in Arlington. WNBA All-Star Starters Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers both shined in their last game before the break, a win over the Portland Fire. Shepard posted her fourth triple-double of the season; she's

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The Dallas Wings' upcoming game against the Atlanta Dream at the College Park Center in Arlington takes on added significance for local fans, given the team's strong performance in recent weeks. With 17 games remaining in the WNBA regular season, the Wings are well-positioned to make a playoff push, currently holding the fourth-best record in the league. The fact that only eight of their remaining games are against teams with winning records, including upcoming matchups against Washington, Golden State, and Indiana, means that the team has a realistic chance of securing a postseason berth. For fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the prospect of playoff basketball is a welcome one, and the Wings' success could help to build momentum for women's sports in the region, potentially drawing more attention to the team's home games at the College Park Center and the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Category: safety · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: NBC DFW · Reading time: 2 min

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