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Paige Bueckers’ Return and Li Yueru Addition Power Wings’ First Winning Streak

Li Yueru’s interior presence, combined with Bueckers’ scoring surge, has ignited Dallas’ first winning streak

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)
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Overview

  • Bueckers poured in 21 points with seven assists and two steals in her Connecticut return to boost her season averages to 17.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game.
  • Friday’s 86-83 win over the Sun gave Dallas its third victory of the season and delivered the franchise’s first back-to-back wins after snapping a seven-game skid.
  • Li Yueru, acquired from the Seattle Storm to shore up a depleted frontcourt, recorded season highs of 11 points and nine rebounds in the victory.
  • Rookie guard Aziaha James scored a career-best 17 points—all in the second half—highlighting the Wings’ growing bench contributions.
  • The Connecticut Sun dropped to 2-11 with a fifth consecutive loss, marking their worst start through 13 games in franchise history.