Five thoughts from Wings vs. Aces: Azzi Fudd gets more comfortable in Dallas' offense
The No. 1 overall pick scored in double figures in a preseason game at the Moody Center and continues to develop.
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) id defended by Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young, left, during the second half of a WNBA preseason basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay/AP) AUSTIN — The Dallas Wings went 2-0 in the preseason, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 101-84 in a historic WNBA game at the Moody Center . But their season won’t truly start until May 9 at the Indiana Fever, when they tip off the WNBA regular season.
The Wings played the Fever in a preseason game last week at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, winning 95-80. But they turned the ball over numerous times and got into foul trouble, setting the Fever up for 42 free-throw attempts. Dallas hoped to clean up those issues on Sunday against the Aces.
Here are five takeaways from the win. Sharing the wealth Five players — Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Aziaha James, Maddy Siegrist and Alanna Smith — all scored in double figures on Sunday. The Wings shot 35-of-71 from the floor and 9-of-20 from three.
“One thing we’ve done a really good job [of is sharing] the basketball,” Wings coach Jose Fernandez said postgame. “We run offense at a great pace and we get the ball to where we want to get to and [we’re] tough to defend. ” Azzi Fudd gets more involved The No.