Teaira McCowan

Behind by 22, and suddenly in need of Dallas Wings’ third-longest comeback in franchise history to fulfill a victory goal, Teaira McCowan simplified her focus to a single goal: go out, and retrieve every rebound possible. The approach turned out to be exactly what Dallas needed to keep its postseason wings in flight for another day. Nearly tallying a double-double in the final quarter alone, McCowan saved her greatest sequence for last, tracking down her teammate’s potential go-ahead shot and returning it to the rim for an eventual game-winner. Demonstrating resilience in a duel that left mathematical odds against them throughout — Dallas trailed by 19 to open the quarter, and 10 with under two minutes remaining — the Wings’ season-saver required 113 points, the WNBA’s single-game high in 2024. McCowan, who described the win as a true “turning point” thereafter, turned in greatness herself through an efficient 17-point night, alongside 11 rebounds (seven offensive), one assist, three steals, and a game-high +18 plus-minus on August 25, 2024.