The last time the Wings franchise won a playoff series was in 2009, its final season in Detroit.
In Game 1, the Wings erased a 20-point deficit to a halftime tie before emerging victories in the second half.The situation was different Tuesday at College Park Center. Atlanta had only a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter instead of a 15-point one. But Dallas used a similar formula to flip the game all the way in its direction.
Using size and length to its advantage, Dallas closed passing lanes quickly and controlled the paint. Teaira McCowan had her second straight double-double while the team totaled 54 points in the paint. Atlanta had only 34.Dallas also used an outstanding performance from an X-factor off the bench in partnership with its stars to push the offense. Tuesday’s difference-maker was Awak Kuier, who scored nine points and was plus-18 in the frame, which the Wings won 29-10.
Atlanta didn’t give up after halftime but Dallas didn’t give them any chance to realistically get back in the game, either. The Dream got within 13 points a few minutes into the third but never had enough momentum to really challenge the Wings.Seven players finished in double figures for the home team, including all five starters. It was the first time in playoff history a team has had seven players finish in double figures.which begins Sunday in Las Vegas.
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