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The Dallas Wings’ matchup with the Indiana Fever produced frustration early Thursday night, and Arike Ogunbowale could end up paying for it in more ways than one. Ogunbowale received a technical foul with 2:21 remaining in the first quarter after she was whistled for a personal foul against Kelsey Mitchell. The Dallas guard disputed the decision and continued making her case to an official, who quickly assessed the technical. Caitlin Clark missed the ensuing technical free throw, but Mitchell converted both attempts awarded for the original foul. The sequence did not create a major swing on the scoreboard. It could, however, create an unwanted charge for Ogunbowale. Ogunbowale could receive $500 fine from WNBA The technical was Ogunbowale’s second of the season. Under the WNBA’s technical-foul structure, each of a player’s first three technicals carries a $500 fine. Technicals four through seven result in $1,000 fines, while an eighth triggers a $1,500 fine and an automatic one-game suspension. Ogunbowale therefore could be fined $500 if the call is upheld. There is at least some possibility the technical will not remain on her record. Ogunbowale previously had a technical rescinded this season, and the WNBA reviews such calls after games. Dallas also could appeal the decision. Some fans watching Thursday’s game described the call as “weak” or “soft” on social media, arguing that Ogunbowale’s reaction did not warrant additional punishment. The league ultimately will determine whether the exchange crossed the line. MORE: Sophie Cunningham makes bold statement about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future Dallas already entered the matchup without Azzi Fudd, who was ruled out for the remainder of the season because of a lingering knee injury. Aziaha James also was unavailable because of a lower left leg issue. Those absences placed additional responsibility on Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers against an Indiana team attempting to extend its winning streak to six games. The technical added another layer of difficulty to that challenge. It also came against Mitchell, who delivered one of the most productive scoring performances of her career. Ogunbowale’s disagreement was understandable in the intensity of the moment. Whether it was costly enough to warrant a fine now rests with the WNBA. More WNBA news: - A'ja Wilson vs. Olivia Miles debate is on with Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers lurking - Indiana Fever celebrate Sophie Cunningham with special message on 30th birthday - Why Indiana lieutenant governor is calling for Stephanie White's firing