The Dallas Wings have had a challenging start to the season, remaining winless after three games. With rookie coach Chris Koclanes at the helm and key players Natasha Howard and Satou Sabally sidelined, the team is adjusting to significant changes.
Although the results have not been favorable, the team remains confident that they will win. However, the 0-4 start has set off alarm bells throughout Dallas, and it appears that the Wings will remain at the bottom of the standings, even with Paige now on the team.
Before their fourth consecutive loss to Atlanta, Wings coach Chris Koclanes praised the opposing team, especially Rhyne Howard, for her abilities.
“They have big, physical guards like Rhyne, and they also have great rim protection. So their guards can be physical, knowing their size will back them up and clean up any problems,” Koclanes said of Howard.
Even the Indiana Fever suffered greatly against the Atlanta Dream. Coach Stephanie White emphasized the physical advantages of Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard.
The Wings couldn’t find a way to counter the Dream’s physical power
Koclanes warned about their dominance and asked the Dallas Wings to attack from mid-range and open up the paint. However, that wasn’t enough, and the Wings lost 83-75 at the Gateway Center Arena.
Keep in mind that Atlanta is not just any team, and this was no fluke. The Dream ended Caitlin Clark’s historic streak of 140 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer, a record dating back to her NCAA days.
Dallas is having a nightmare of a season and desperately needs a win to relieve the pressure and shake off the losing “aura.” The WNBA season has just begun, but the longer the losing streak continues, the worse things will get.
The Dallas Wings’ next game is on Tuesday against the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena. If they want to avoid an ugly outcome, they need to win.
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