Wings Move To 2-0 In Commissioners Cup As Ogunbowale Scores 30

The WNBA Commissioners Cup schedule on 6 June delivered three tight results, led by Dallas beating Los Angeles 104-96. Phoenix held off Portland 78-72, and Chicago edged Connecticut 85-80. The outcomes shifted standings across both conferences, with Dallas and Phoenix improving their tournament records while Los Angeles, Portland and Connecticut slipped further behind.

Arike Ogunbowale powered the Dallas Wings to a fourth straight win, finishing with 30 points against the Sparks. Ogunbowale made six shots from beyond the arc and also collected six rebounds and six assists. Dallas moved to 7-3 overall and 2-0 in Commissioners Cup play, keeping pace with the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx.

Jessica Shepard delivered a career-best display for Dallas, adding 22 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. Paige Bueckers scored 18 points and matched Ogunbowale’s franchise record of 14 assists, giving Dallas three key offensive options. The result left the Wings sharing top spot in the Western Conference Commissioners Cup standings with the Minnesota Lynx, who sit at 8-2 overall and 2-0 in Cup games.

The Commissioners Cup is the league’s in-season competition, running a 49-game schedule from 1-17 June. Teams collect Cup records within their conferences, and the top side from each conference qualifies for the final on 30 June. Dallas and Minnesota currently lead the West, while several Eastern Conference teams battle to secure the other championship place.

Los Angeles dropped to 4-6 overall and 0-2 in the Commissioners Cup after a third straight defeat. The Sparks welcomed Kelsey Plum back from a three-game absence caused by an ankle injury. Plum scored 27 points, but the effort was not enough to stop Dallas pulling away late and maintaining a perfect Cup record.

The Phoenix Mercury also improved their position in the Commissioners Cup, claiming a 78-72 win over the Portland Fire. Phoenix moved to 4-8 overall and 2-1 in tournament play, despite missing starters Alyssa Thomas, who has a calf issue, and Kahleah Copper, who is dealing with a hip problem. Expansion side Portland fell to 6-6 and 0-2 in the Cup.

The latest WNBA Commissioners Cup results underline strong momentum for Dallas, Phoenix and Chicago, while Los Angeles, Portland and Connecticut face growing pressure. With Cup fixtures continuing until 17 June and the final set for 30 June, every remaining game may hold major weight for teams chasing the championship meeting.