Misryoum reviews five takeaways from the Wings’ preseason win over the Aces, including Azzi Fudd’s growing comfort in Dallas’ offense.
A preseason win can still feel like a statement, and the Dallas Wings made one by taking down the Las Vegas Aces 101-84 in a historic game at the Moody Center.
Misryoum reports that with the regular season beginning soon against the Indiana Fever. Dallas used Sunday’s matchup to sharpen details that matter: offense flow. ball security. and discipline at the line.. And at the center of the conversation was Azzi Fudd. who looked noticeably more comfortable within the Wings’ system as the preseason continued.
One theme stood out immediately: Dallas leaned into sharing the basketball. Five players finished in double figures, reflecting a balanced approach rather than a single focal point, while the team’s pace and spacing helped keep the offense moving.
Insight: In preseason, rhythm is the real prize. When more than one player consistently contributes, it makes the whole offense harder to scout and harder to defend once the games start to count.
Azzi Fudd’s progression was another key storyline. After scoring four points on limited efficiency in Dallas’ earlier preseason game, Misryoum says she delivered a stronger performance against the Aces, ending with 12 points and more confidence on her shot selection.
Meanwhile, foul trouble and turnovers remained something Dallas had to manage. The Wings committed 13 turnovers and still racked up a large number of fouls, leading to plenty of free-throw chances for Las Vegas, even as Dallas also worked its way to the line.
Insight: This is the kind of tradeoff coaches monitor closely. Preseason often reveals where a team is improving while also exposing the same pressure points that need tightening before the schedule turns tougher.
Aziaha James showed why expectations are rising. In a stretch where Dallas leaned on its growth from within, Misryoum notes that James built on last week’s momentum with another strong scoring output, signaling a second-year lift that could matter deeply in the regular season.
Behind the scenes of the Wings’ offense, Paige Bueckers added a different kind of impact. Misryoum describes her as steady and efficient, contributing points while also stacking up assists and keeping turnovers to zero, reinforcing the idea that the best offenses run on smart decision-making.
Insight: When playmaking stays clean and scoring spreads out, the Wings can turn individual confidence into team consistency, which is exactly what separates a good preseason stretch from a dangerous regular season.