Overview

• Dallas ended a seven-game losing streak with an 80-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, improving to 2-11 on the season.
• Rookie guard Paige Bueckers scored 20 points with four rebounds and four steals, then urged the team to keep building momentum.
• New acquisition Li Yueru made her Wings debut with two points, two rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes off the bench.
• Dallas addressed late-game woes by avoiding bonus-point fouls in the fourth quarter and closing out its first home win.
• Coach Chris Koclanes is reinforcing a long-term rebuild centered on Bueckers and integrating young talent into the rotation.