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Paige Bueckers Sets Rookie Scoring Record Despite Loss

9/6/2025

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Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings set a franchise rookie scoring record with 650 points, surpassing Arike Ogunbowale's 630 points.
The Wings lost 84-80 to the Golden State Valkyries, marking their 33rd defeat and a 9-33 record.
Bueckers ranks fourth in WNBA rookie scoring history, behind A'ja Wilson's 682 points.
She earned her third WNBA Rookie of the Month Award for August.
Bueckers prioritizes teamwork, expressing joy in playing alongside her teammates.
The Wings aim to finish the season positively with two games remaining.

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Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings set a franchise rookie scoring record with 650 points, surpassing Arike Ogunbowale's 630 points.
The Wings lost 84-80 to the Golden State Valkyries, marking their 33rd defeat and a 9-33 record.
Bueckers ranks fourth in WNBA rookie scoring history, behind A'ja Wilson's 682 points.
She earned her third WNBA Rookie of the Month Award for August.
Bueckers prioritizes teamwork, expressing joy in playing alongside her teammates.
The Wings aim to finish the season positively with two games remaining.