DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith went head-to-head during Sunday’s matchup between the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces, which ended in a 106-80 loss for the Wings. The WNBA power couple set their relationship aside and brought competitive fire to the court, each determined to outplay the other.

Their showdown quickly turned into a physical and intense battle, with multiple hard-fought plays between the two. At one point, while Smith was at the free-throw line, Carrington playfully accused her girlfriend of flopping, adding a touch of humor to an otherwise heated exchange.

Social media lit up the moment a video of the playful exchange between DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith surfaced. Wings reporter Landon Thomas later confirmed the context behind the on-court banter, adding clarity to the lighthearted moment. Fans responded with humor and excitement, enjoying the entertaining back-and-forth between the WNBA couple.

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DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith take banter to social media

Following the game, the playful banter between DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith continued on X (formerly Twitter). Carrington insisted she didn’t foul Smith, while the Las Vegas Aces forward responded with a video, accompanied by a subtle jab at her partner, keeping the lighthearted exchange going off the court.

Both Carrington and Smith turned in solid performances for their respective teams on Sunday. Smith got the better end of the matchup, helping the Aces secure the win with an efficient 11-point outing. She shot 5-of-10 from the field and added seven rebounds in 22:31 minutes action against her former team.

On the flip side, Carrington started for the Dallas Wings and logged 29:32 minutes. She finished with 15 points, four rebounds and one steal, shooting 7-of-15 from the field in a strong individual showing despite the loss.