Dallas lets 1 slip in 86-76 loss at Golden State Valkyries
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The Dallas Wings had a lot of momentum entering Friday’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. This is after Paige Bueckers and Co. blew out the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, 87-63, in their first game back following the WNBA All-Star break.
Dallas and Las Vegas just met two weeks ago in Dallas, with the Aces coming away with a tight 90-86 win. Wilson showed her dominant side in that game, going for a ridiculous 37 points and 10 rebounds on 15/25 shooting. Paige Bueckers gave a best effort, going for 20 points, but it was hard to overcome Wilson's incredible effort.
The victory snapped a four-game losing streak and the Wings showcased a true team effort coming out of the WNBA All-Star break. All-Star guard Paige Bueckers stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, four rebounds and six assists,
Being the top pick in the WNBA Draft is never easy, but Paige Bueckers has made the transition look almost effortless, even when the league threw its toughest challenges her way.
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 31: Kaitlyn Chen #20, Paige Bueckers #5 and Aubrey Griffin #44 of the UConn Huskies celebrate after defeating the USC Trojans 78-64 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Arena on March 31, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton will miss Friday’s game against the Dallas Wings due to a lower leg injury.
On Tuesday, the Dallas Wings broke their four-game losing streak, toppling the Seattle Storm 87-63. The Wings were led by Arike Ogunbowale's 20 points, and rookie sensation Paige Bueckers added six assists for good measure.