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Paige Bueckers Sets Wings Single-Season Assists Record

Paige Bueckers is the Dallas Wing' new single-season assists record-holder. She recorded her career-high 204th assist on Thursday.

Paige Bueckers has set the Dallas Wings' single-season assists record with her 204th assist of the season during a 91-85 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. Bueckers, a two-time WNBA All-Star, led the Wings with eight assists in 35 minutes, matching the performance of Fever guard Caitlin Clark who had nine assists. Currently averaging 5.8 assists per game, Bueckers ranks eighth in the WNBA this season.

Skylar Diggins of the Chicago Sky previously held the Wings' single-season assists record with 199 in 2018 and 198 in 2017. The Dallas Wings, currently at 21-16, can secure a playoff spot as early as Tuesday against the Portland Fire.

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