Wings Coach Shares Telling Azzi Fudd Message After Clinching Playoff Spot
Summary
The Dallas Wings secured a spot in the WNBA playoffs after beating the Portland Fire 96-78. This marks the Wings’ return to the postseason in coach Jose Fernandez’s first year, despite losing key player Azzi Fudd to a season-ending knee injury.Key Facts
- The Dallas Wings beat the Portland Fire 96-78 to clinch a playoff spot.
- This is the first time star guard Paige Bueckers will play in the postseason.
- The Wings missed the playoffs the past two seasons before coach Jose Fernandez arrived.
- Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick, suffered a knee injury and will miss the rest of the season.
- Coach Fernandez called Fudd their best defender and praised her offensive skills.
- After the All-Star break, Dallas struggled with seven losses in nine games.
- The team then won three games in a row, including a close win against the Indiana Fever.
- Dallas will compete for better playoff seeding in their last five regular season games.
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