Bueckers scores 20 of her 26 in 1st half and the Wings beat the Mercury 87-82 for 6th straight win
Paige Bueckers scored 20 of her 26 points in the first half, Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday for their sixth straight victory. Ogunbowale was fouled on a driving layup with 1:19 remaining and she completed the three-point play to extend the lead to 86-81. Aziaha James made a key steal down the stretch and Bueckers was…
In a thrilling game, Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings to a 87-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, marking their sixth consecutive win. Bueckers contributed 20 of her team's 26 total points in the first half, while Arike Ogunbowale added 22 points and six assists for Dallas. The game saw Dallas extend their lead with a three-point play as Ogunbowale was fouled on a driving layup with just 1:19 remaining in the contest.
Aziaha James made a crucial steal in the final moments, and Bueckers sealed the game by making 1 of 2 free throws with 9.7 seconds left on the clock. Dallas (26-16) now holds the sixth position in the WNBA standings, surpassing New York and Washington. Alyssa Thomas of Phoenix recorded her 23rd career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking her fourth such performance this season. The next matchup between the two teams is scheduled for Monday in Phoenix.
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