Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Paige Bueckers Sets Wings Rookie Scoring Record in Loss to Valkyries

The rookie guard reached 650 points to move to fourth on the WNBA’s all-time rookie scoring list.

Sep 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) prepares to take a free throw against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots over Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Image

Overview

  • Bueckers passed Arike Ogunbowale’s franchise rookie mark of 630 points during Thursday night’s game at Chase Center.
  • Dallas fell 84-80 to the Golden State Valkyries as Bueckers scored 27 on 11-of-20 shooting.
  • Her season total stands at 650 points, fourth all-time among WNBA rookies, with A’ja Wilson’s 682 within reach and two games remaining.
  • Bueckers downplayed the milestone postgame, emphasizing team goals and crediting the organization and teammates.
  • Head coach Chris Koclanes praised her growth and detailed offensive actions used to free her, and Dallas now heads to Los Angeles to face the Sparks on Sunday.