Dallas Wings sensation Paige Bueckers scores 21 in homecoming to UConn country, leads team over Connecticut Sun
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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!"
Dallas Wings Postgame Interview: Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James & Coach Koclanes After Win vs. Sun
The moment was indeed memorable.
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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.
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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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