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Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History Against Indiana Fever
Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History Against Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings have now dropped two of their last three games, falling to 4-13 on the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement On Friday night, the Indiana Fever handed the Wings a 94-86 loss in front of a sold-out crowd at American Airlines Center. The Fever won despite Clark missing a second consecutive game with a groin injury. The All-WNBA guard has missed seven games in total this year. Despite the loss, Bueckers had an impressive game, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end the first half. The former UConn star finished with 27 points on 9-of-18 shooting, six assists, two steals and two blocks. She also didn't have a single turnover with 36 minutes of playing time. Dallas Wings guard Paige BueckersDavid Butler II-Imagn Images In doing so, Bueckers becomes the only player in WNBA history to record a game with 25 or more points, five or more assists, two or more steals, two or more blocks and zero turnovers, per PolymarketHoops. Advertisement This is not the first time Bueckers has made league history. In fact, in Sunday's loss to the Washington Mystics, the rookie passed Clark to become the fastest WNBA player to reach 200 points and 50 assists, doing so in 11 games. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever in scoring in Friday's win, putting up 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting and seven assists. Aliyah Boston added 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Arike Ogunbowale tallied 15 points for Dallas. The Fever led for most of the first three quarters, but Bueckers helped the Wings surge ahead midway through the fourth after trailing by double digits. Still, Indiana took control down the stretch and came away with a comfortable eight-point win. Advertisement Related: Dream's Brittney Griner Makes Unexpected Personal Move This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Major Paige Bueckers Announcement Made After Loss to Indiana Fever
Major Paige Bueckers Announcement Made After Loss to Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Wings got off to a horrendous start Friday night against the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Advertisement Dallas trailed 33–13 after the first quarter, but rookie Paige Bueckers began to find her rhythm, helping the Wings cut the deficit to 13 by halftime. The Fever were playing without star guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her second straight game with a groin injury. Ultimately, the Wings' comeback fell just short. Despite trimming the lead to as little as two points in the second half, Dallas lost 94–86. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 32 points and seven assists. However, Bueckers delivered a historic performance, finishing with 27 points, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. According to "Polymarket Hoops," Bueckers became the first player in WNBA history to record a game with 25+ points, 5+ assists, 2+ steals, 2+ blocks, and zero turnovers. The Fever improved to 8–8 on the season, while the Wings—who continue to find themselves in tightly contested games—dropped to 4–13 overall. Advertisement Despite the loss, there's plenty of reason for optimism in Dallas thanks to rookie sensation Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft. She entered Friday night averaging 17.7 points, 5.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, while shooting 45.7% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range. Dallas Wings guard Paige BueckersJerome Miron-Imagn Images Bueckers has fully embraced her role in Dallas since draft night, quickly becoming the face of the franchise. Now, the city is buzzing with even more excitement after the Mavericks, who also held the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, selected Cooper Flagg. Flagg showed his support for the local WNBA team by attending Friday's game to watch Bueckers in action. Advertisement Related: Fever Fans Think They Know Why Paige Bueckers Isn't as Popular as Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Fans are Talking About Paige Bueckers' Big Rejection on Lexie Hull
Fans are Talking About Paige Bueckers' Big Rejection on Lexie Hull originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever faced the Dallas Wings on Friday night, looking to get back to .500 after dropping two of the last three. It was supposed to be the first meeting between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers at the WNBA level after going head-to-head twice in college. Advertisement However, Clark was out with a groin injury. The reigning Rookie of the Year missed Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, too, and has now missed seven games this season. The Fever needed others to step up in her absence, and Lexie Hull was one of the guards who had shown the capability to do so in the past. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10).© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images With just under 10 minutes in the fourth quarter and a Fever 74-69 lead, Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham cut into the lane with the ball and dished it out to Hull in the corner. Hull immediately pulled up for three, and Bueckers came sliding over and blocked it as the crowd cheered. Fans were quick to share their reactions to the play on social media. Advertisement "Paige said 'not in my airspace' and sent that shot to customs," a fan said. "get that weak stuff outta here," another wrote. "What in the A'ja Riyadh Wilson was that block, Paige Bueckers??" added another. "Bueckers the block on Lexie hull !! She does it both ways !!" one added. "Mannnnn so Paige Bueckers giving out buckets and snatching them on defense," a fan wrote. "Can do it all," wrote a fan. The Fever ended up winning 94-86, and it turned out Hull didn't need to do much, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring 32, while Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard contributed 21 and 15 points, respectively. Aari McDonald, who is now signed for the rest of the season after the team waived DeWanna Bonner, adding 13 points. Advertisement With the victory, Indiana now holds an 8-8 record heading into Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Related: Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Sophie Cunningham Turns Heads Related: DeWanna Bonner's Resurfaced Quote Turns Heads After Being Waived by Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Sophie Cunningham Turns Heads
Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Sophie Cunningham Turns Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever were in Dallas on Friday night for what many thought would be the first WNBA meeting between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. It turned out fans would have to wait a bit longer for that, as Clark was out for the second straight game with a groin injury. Advertisement The reigning Rookie of the Year was still in attendance on the bench, supporting her teammates. Just prior to tip-off, Clark sat next to Aliyah Boston and gave her a long hug. But after that, the 6-foot guard got up and walked straight over to first-year Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The two shared a smile as Clark wrapped her arms around Cunningham for a hug, just like she did with Boston. The moment was caught on video and shared on social media by the WNBA. "Caitlin Clark delivers pre-game motivation as the Fever prepare to face the Wings," the WNBA wrote. Fans saw the video and shared their reactions in the replies. Advertisement "Everyone knows CC gives the Best Hugs," one fan said. "CC type: hugs," another wrote. "I love their inspirational!" added another. "She's the cutest," said a fan. "this is the real reason she made the trip. this right here," another fan added. "SOPHIE," one said. Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Clark and Cunningham have built a close friendship since Cunningham joined the Fever from the Phoenix Mercury as a free agent this past offseason. They've even embraced the fan-created nickname 'Tres Leches,' which includes the two of them and fellow Fever guard Lexie Hull. Related: DeWanna Bonner's Resurfaced Quote Turns Heads After Being Waived by Fever Related: Fever Fans Weigh In After Signing Familiar Face This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Indiana Fever Make Unexpected Roster Change During Caitlin Clark's Absence
Indiana Fever Make Unexpected Roster Change During Caitlin Clark's Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever didn't look the same without their All-WNBA point guard, Caitlin Clark, falling to the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Advertisement Fast forward 24 hours, the Fever are back at it again, this time hitting the road to face Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. And, once again, Clark remains out with her groin injury. Clark will be out for her seventh game of the 2025 WNBA season, missing five straight starting in late May due to a quad injury. Backup point guard Sydney Colson, who joined the team in the offseason, has replaced Clark in the starting lineup in each of the six previous games the former Iowa star has missed. But the Fever have decided to switch it up for Friday's matchup. According to Fieldhouse Files' Scott Agness, coach Stephanie White will be going with new signee Aari McDonald. McDonald initially signed with the Fever on June 1 via emergency hardship exception. With Clark and Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) out at the same time, the Fever had under 10 available players on their roster and needed to add one, which led to Indiana adding McDonald. Advertisement McDonald was released following the return of both guards, but rejoined the Fever on Wednesday for the remainder of the season. This came in light of DeWanna Bonner getting waived and Damiris Dantas leaving Indiana to join the Brazil national team. McDonald has impressed in her four games with Indiana, averaging 11.8 points on 41.4% shooting, 1.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals, leading the team in the defensive category. This includes Thursday's loss against LA, putting up 14 points off the bench. Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald (2).Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Colson, on the other hand, hasn't been as productive in the box score through 14 games played, including the six in which she filled in for Clark. The former Aces guard is averaging 2.8 points on 36.8% shooting, 1.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Advertisement Related: Dream's Brittney Griner Makes Unexpected Personal Move This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
