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Paige Bueckers Powers Wings to Back-to-Back Wins With 21-Point Performance in Connecticut

Her 21-point return highlights a revitalized Wings lineup fueled by Li Yueru’s impact.

Jun 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) drives past Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images/File Photo
Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings is defended by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 20, 2025 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts to a call during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 20, 2025.(Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) points during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Overview

  • Paige Bueckers led Dallas to an 86-83 victory over the Connecticut Sun with 21 points, seven assists and two steals in her return to Mohegan Sun Arena.
  • She received the first technical foul of her WNBA career after reacting to a midrange jumper that she believed warranted an and-one.
  • The Wings snapped a seven-game losing streak and recorded their first back-to-back wins of the season to improve to 3-11.
  • Center Li Yueru has emerged as a key interior presence since joining Dallas, posting season highs of 11 points and nine rebounds in her most impactful outing.
  • Bueckers is averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game and is widely regarded as the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.