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Paige Bueckers Drops Career-High 35 in Wings’ 93-80 Loss to Mercury

Returning from four games missed, Bueckers delivered 35 points for a rebuilding Dallas squad that holds the league’s worst record.

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Jun 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers (5) works against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, right, in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)

Overview

  • Paige Bueckers returned from concussion protocol and illness to score a career-high 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting with six rebounds and four assists.
  • Satou Sabally led the Mercury with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Phoenix’s bench added 34 points to secure the win.
  • Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack each returned from injury to bolster Phoenix’s lineup after missing multiple games.
  • Dallas dropped to 1-10, the worst mark in the WNBA, as season-ending injuries to guards including Tyasha Harris exacerbate a challenging rebuild.
  • Bueckers became the fourth-fastest rookie in league history to reach 100 points, 25 rebounds and 25 assists, highlighting her role as Dallas’s primary facilitator.