Wings snap 11-game losing streak: Odyssey Sims helps Dallas stun Commissioner's Cup champion Lynx in return

Sims had 18 points and four assists in her first game of the season after being re-signed two days ago

By Jack Maloney Jun 27, 2024 at 4:12 pm ET• 2 min read

The Dallas Wings' losing streak is no more. Early on Thursday afternoon, in front of thousands of screaming kids, the Wings stunned the Commissioner's Cup champion Minnesota Lynx, 94-88, to end their 11-game skid and pick up their first win since May 26. 

They did so thanks in large part to veteran guard Odyssey Sims, who wasn't even on the team until Tuesday, when they signed her to a salary cap hardship exception contract. Sims, a Dallas native, came off the bench to put up 18 points, four assists and three steals on 8-of-12 from the field. 

"It means a lot to be back here for the third time now," Sims said. "It's sweet to be at home, play in front of my friends and family, I have so much support, bigger than I thought. Way more support than last year, everyone's been rooting for me, even when I wasn't signed. God is good, I'm happy to be back. We're back in the win column."

Hustle. Heart. Grit is what this trio brought to the floor this afternoon 😤

Arike Ogunbowale led the @DallasWings with 23 PTS, 9 AST

Odyssey Sims (18 PTS) and Teaira McCowan (17 PTS, 12 REB) both came up huge to get Dallas back in the win column vs Minnesota#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/kAlRHXYtym

— WNBA (@WNBA) June 27, 2024

Early on, it seemed the Wings were heading for another blowout loss. It took just six minutes for them to fall behind by double digits, and they trailed by as many as 15 late in the first half. Everything flipped when Arike Ogunbowale led a 13-0 run to close the half, and they carried that momentum out of the break.