Overview
- Paige Bueckers scored 20 points and added four rebounds and four steals to power Dallas to an 80-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries.
- Li Yueru made her Wings debut off the bench with two points, two rebounds and two assists after being acquired from Seattle for future draft picks.
- Dallas overcame the absence of Teaira McCowan, Luisa Geiselsoder and other frontcourt players lost to injury or international duty.
- Head coach Chris Koclanes emphasized long-term development as the team rebuilds around Bueckers despite early-season struggles.
- UConn coach Geno Auriemma attended the game to support former Huskies Paige Bueckers and former teammate Kaitlyn Chen of the Valkyries.