Storm Big 3 Dominates in Huge Road Win against Wings

The Seattle Storm’s Big 3 of Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike, and Gabby Williams all had huge nights in the 79-71 win on the road against the Dallas Wings. Ogwumike had a 23-point, 19-rebound double-double in this game. Diggins had 21 points and nine assists, while Williams added 17 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks for the Storm in this game. Meanwhile, the 2025 first overall pick, Paige Bueckers, was the best player for the Wings in this game. Bueckers had 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a block in her second career game. Here are more detailed thoughts about this game on Monday evening in the WNBA.

Ogwumike’s Big NIGHT

That 23-point, 19-rebound double-double from Ogwumike was a huge difference maker in this game for the Storm, as she would make a play, especially when it came to halting any momentum that the Wings would gather throughout the game. The veteran presence of Ogwumike and Diggins was the crucial factor that pulled them across the finish line in this game. Even though the Wings won the first and third quarters, the Storm were able to close each half and win the game with great play from the Veteran big. 

Arike Ogunbowale’s TERRIBLE PERFORMANCE

The Wings had one half of their new duo had a great night in Bueckers, meanwhile, Ogunbowale was horrendous in this game. The former Notre Dame star had had 8 points, on 2-14 shooting from the field, 1-8 from three-point range. Ogunbowale knows that she can’t have these performances if the Wings want to be successful. Her bad shooting night was a huge benefit for the Storm in this game. Look for Ogunbowale to hopefully bounce back in their next game against the Lynx. 

Final Thoughts

The Storm were the more veteran team and knew their game plan on how to attack in this game. Diggins controlled the tempo in this game, and Ogwumike capitalized on the size mismatch in this game. This game was a highlight for the Wings, with Bueckers’ performance showing why she was the best prospect in this Draft by far. Look for the Wings to continue to struggle as a team for a little bit while the chemistry is building, just like the 2024 Fever did before they got hot and made the postseason.