American basketball player Paige Bueckers had a victorious homecoming to her former stomping grounds Friday night, guiding the Dallas Wings to a cliffhanger 86-83 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville. The young player and former University of Connecticut Sun star had a phenomenal game, with 21 points and 7 assists, as Dallas recorded their first winning streak of the WNBA season.
WNBA praises Paige Bueckers after stellar road performance
In a game with momentum shifts, Paige Bueckers' calmness and offensive efficiency were on full display. The guard shot 7-of-16 from the field and added two rebounds, two steals, and a big three-pointer in 37 minutes. This brings the Dallas Wings to 3-11, with the Connecticut Sun, now at 2-11 at the bottom, continuing on its slide.
Paige Bueckers' influence wasn't only experienced on the court—it reverberated on social media. Just a few minutes after the game, the WNBA's Instagram page commemorated her shining performance with an Instagram post: "Paige Bueckers loves playing in Connecticut 21 points in her first visit, now 21 PTS, 7 AST, 2 STL in her second win there... leading the Wings to their first win streak of the season!"
The moment was indeed memorable. Back in the state where she established a national reputation at UConn, Paige Bueckers showed leadership and confidence, the qualities that the struggling Dallas Wings really needed.
Even with the Dallas Wings' dismal season, Paige Bueckers has been a steady bright spot. Her presence and judgment down the stretch were key to holding off the Connecticut Sun's late-fourth-quarter surge.
Also read: “That’s My Girl” Caitlin Clark’s moment hits different after Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking return
The Dallas Wings still have a long way to go. However, the Friday night game gave them a chance to surpass the Sun in the standings. It is now Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on the road to CareFirst Arena to face the Washington Mystics (5-8) on Sunday. While the Wings are hardly in a playoff hunt, back-to-back wins have encouraged the fans. With Bueckers trending upward, the Dallas squad could well rewrite the script for their season shortly.
WNBA praises Paige Bueckers after stellar road performance
In a game with momentum shifts, Paige Bueckers' calmness and offensive efficiency were on full display. The guard shot 7-of-16 from the field and added two rebounds, two steals, and a big three-pointer in 37 minutes. This brings the Dallas Wings to 3-11, with the Connecticut Sun, now at 2-11 at the bottom, continuing on its slide.
Paige Bueckers' influence wasn't only experienced on the court—it reverberated on social media. Just a few minutes after the game, the WNBA's Instagram page commemorated her shining performance with an Instagram post: "Paige Bueckers loves playing in Connecticut 21 points in her first visit, now 21 PTS, 7 AST, 2 STL in her second win there... leading the Wings to their first win streak of the season!"
The moment was indeed memorable. Back in the state where she established a national reputation at UConn, Paige Bueckers showed leadership and confidence, the qualities that the struggling Dallas Wings really needed.
Even with the Dallas Wings' dismal season, Paige Bueckers has been a steady bright spot. Her presence and judgment down the stretch were key to holding off the Connecticut Sun's late-fourth-quarter surge.
Also read: “That’s My Girl” Caitlin Clark’s moment hits different after Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking return
The Dallas Wings still have a long way to go. However, the Friday night game gave them a chance to surpass the Sun in the standings. It is now Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on the road to CareFirst Arena to face the Washington Mystics (5-8) on Sunday. While the Wings are hardly in a playoff hunt, back-to-back wins have encouraged the fans. With Bueckers trending upward, the Dallas squad could well rewrite the script for their season shortly.
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