Paige Bueckers just did exactly what she had to do
It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for the Dallas Wings, who have gone 4-7 since the All-Star break and slid to 8th place in the WNBA standings. Earlier this week, the team announced that star rookie Azzi Fudd, who was the team’s fourth-leading scorer and best perimeter rebounder, was out for the season after […]
Arlington, Texas - On August 23, 2026, the Dallas Wings found themselves in need of a decisive win as they hosted the Seattle Storm. After a difficult stretch of 4-7 games since the All-Star break, sliding to 8th place in the WNBA standings, the team knew they had to perform at their best. The Wings' star rookie Paige Bueckers delivered exactly what her team needed.
Leading the team with 32 points, Bueckers' scoring performance was nothing short of remarkable. She made 12 of her 16 field goal attempts, hitting all six of her three-point attempts, and added 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Bueckers' performance marked her highest-scoring game in over a month, with her shooting percentages improving to 49.9% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range.
With star rookie Azzi Fudd sidelined for the season due to a knee injury, Bueckers' scoring contributions and outside shooting have become even more crucial for the Dallas Wings. Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard have stepped up admirably, with Ogunbowale contributing a game-high 32 points and Shepard adding 11 points and 10 rebounds.
However, no player on the roster can match Bueckers' scoring volume and efficiency, and her continued performance will be instrumental in the Wings' pursuit of a deep playoff run this season.
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