Wings Clinch Playoff Spot and Prepare for Seeding Race

Dallas beat Connecticut 97-71 on Aug. 30 to reach 24-16, win its fourth straight, set a franchise record with 24 victories, and secure its first playoff berth since 2023. The Wings are eighth entering the FIBA break, with post-break games against Los Angeles, Phoenix on Sept. 21 on Prime Video, and Seattle; their 7-15 record against playoff teams highlights the postseason challenge.