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Codename: Wings - Bad Hand Played vs the Aces


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📝 Episode Overview

Corey dissects the Wings’ latest setback at home versus the Nevada squad. From the Aces’ surgical shooting to Dallas’ faltering defense and missing star power, this episode digs through box score details, narrative shifts, and takeaways for the Wings’ next steps.

📊 Topics Covered

1. Game Recap & Context

  • Las Vegas cruised to a 106–80 win in Arlington, ending Dallas’ short skid and bringing the Wings to 7–19 on the season, while the Aces leveled at 13–13 .
  • Key storyline: Wings rested rookie guard Paige Bueckers, who averages over 18 PPG. Dallas is just 1–5 in games without her .

2. Aces’ Offensive Explosion

  • Six players scored in double figures, led by Jackie Young with 24 points and five 3-pointers .
  • Bench duo Jewell Loyd (20 pts off bench) and Kierstan Bell (19 pts) combined for seven triples; Las Vegas hit a season-high 15 threes .

3. Wings’ Stat Struggles

  • Dallas shot a decent 59% from the field in Q1, but allowed a first-half surge that led to a 56–44 halftime deficit .
  • Wings totaled just 10 points off turnovers, while the Aces turned Dallas’ 12 turnovers into 26 points .

4. Dallas Standouts

  • Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 18 points, while Haley Jones added a season-high 15, DiJonai Carrington had 14, and Teaira McCowan posted a double-double (12 pts, 13 reb) in just 17 minutes .

5. Key Discussion Themes

  • Impact of absence: How does Dallas adapt with Bueckers out due to load management?
  • Defensive lapses: Needed adjustments to stop the Aces’ shooting wave.
  • Rematching up: What should be the approach against elite teams like Vegas?

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