On July 18, in a regular WNBA game, the Wings stunned the Fever with a 101-93 victory at home. In this match, despite outstanding performances by the Fever’s dual No.1 picks, the Wings relied on a collective effort from every player to ultimately pull off a surprising win and put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The Wings had previously lost six out of seven games, coupled with an earlier eleven-game losing streak, they had lost 17 out of their last 19 games, currently sitting at the bottom of the league with a record of 5 wins and 19 losses. In this game, the Fever’s dual No.1 picks also delivered impressive performances. Clark scored 24 points with 19 assists, setting a new WNBA historical record with those 19 assists. Boston also contributed 28 points, shooting 11 for 14 for a very efficient performance.
However, under these circumstances, the Wings displayed a must-win attitude. Even after being overtaken in the final quarter, they held onto victory thanks to Sims’ consecutive three-pointers and Ogwumike’s personal offensive efforts. Throughout the game, Ogwumike bounced back with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; in the previous game, she had only made 2 out of 15 shots. Additionally, Sims also scored 24 points in this game. Six players from the Wings scored in double digits, which is quite rare for them. On the night when Clark made history, the Wings stole the show.