Overview

• Bueckers became the first WNBA rookie to record 350 points and 100 assists in her first 20 games, extending her lead over Caitlin Clark’s early benchmarks.
• Her ten contests with at least 15 points and five assists rank second among rookies, underlining her dual threat as a scorer and facilitator.
• She earned a starter’s spot in this year’s WNBA All-Star Game after averaging 18.1 points, 5.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game on 45 percent shooting.
• Dallas is 1–5 in matchups without Bueckers versus 6–14 with her in the lineup, underscoring the team’s dependence on her production.
• Koclanes singled out defensive breakdowns following their 106–80 loss to the Aces, and the Wings’ decision to rest Bueckers has sparked fan backlash over load-management practices.