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Paige Bueckers Echoes Curry as Wings Eliminated From Playoff Contention After 100-78 Loss

Invoking Stephen Curry’s 2009 plea to “stick with us,” the rookie cast Dallas’ struggles as part of a longer rebuild built on internal belief.

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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 29: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball as Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream play defense during second quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 29, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts to a Wings three-pointer during an 81-80 Los Angeles Sparks win over the Dallas Wings at Crypto.com Arena on August 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Dallas fell to 9-31 with a 100-78 defeat to the Atlanta Dream, confirming the Wings are out of playoff contention.
  • Bueckers told fans and teammates to “stick with it,” citing Curry’s early-career message and stressing belief in the current locker room.
  • Atlanta controlled the box score with 55.1% shooting, 45.5% from three and 32 assists, while shorthanded Dallas dressed eight players, including hardship signee Christyn Williams.
  • Maddy Siegrist scored a career-high 23 points and Bueckers added 16 points and 10 assists for her second points-assists double-double of the season.
  • Bueckers’ rookie year includes averages of 18.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists and a WNBA rookie single-game record of 44 points on Aug. 20, drawing widespread praise including from Sue Bird.