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Paige Bueckers scores 18 of her 32 in 1st quarter, Wings beat Storm 92-70

Arlington, Texas (AP) — Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings to a 92-70 victory over the Seattle Storm, tying the franchise's single-season wins record. Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, showcasing her dominance early on. The Wings outscored the Storm 34-17 in the opening 10 minutes, holding Seattle scoreless for the final four-plus minutes of the half.

Jessica Shepard contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Flau’jae Johnson made a career-high tying five 3-pointers for the Storm. The Wings shot 48% (11 of 23) from three-point range and made 15 of 17 free throws (88%). Azzi Fudd and Aziaha James were not on the roster for Dallas, and Seattle's Natisha Hiedeman missed the game due to a shoulder injury.

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