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Seattle visits Dallas following Bueckers’ 44-point performance
mentSeattle Storm battles Dallas Wings after Bueckers’ 44-point spectacle
What’s Happening?
The Seattle Storm(headidng) travel to Dallas to face the Wings, a game promising fireworks after Paige Bueckers’ jaw-dropping 44-point performance in the Wings’ narrow loss to LA. and Asked “Who’s hotter than a Texas summer?
Bueckers’ yet to prove she and her team are.
Where Is It Happening?
College Park Center in Arlington, Texas
When Did It Take Place?
Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
How Is It Unfolding?
- The Dallas Wings aim to bounce back after a heartbreaking one-point loss.
- Seattle Storm seeks to climb out of their mid-season slump.
- Paige Bueckers looks to channel her 44-point energy into a win.
- Both teams are dealing with inconsistent conference records.
Quick Breakdown
- Seattle Storm: 18-18 overall, 9-11 in the Western Conference.
- Dallas Wings: 9-27 overall, 3-15 in the Western Conference.
- Bueckers scored 44 points in her previous game.
- Dallas narrowly lost 81-80 to the LA Sparks.
Key Takeaways
This matchup is more than just a game—it’s a battle of determination and resilience. The Seattle Storm, struggling with consistency, face a Dallas team that refuses to back down, even after a tough loss. Bueckers’ performance was a statement, but the questions about her team’s ability to win together remains. This game could be the turning point for either franchise.
“I’ve seen 40-point games, but sustaining that momentum is the real test. Can the Wings rally around Bueckers, or will Seattle’s experience prevail?”
Coach Laura Harper, Dallas Wings
Final Thought
Bueckers showcased her mettle by breaking the national women’s basketball points record vs. the Sparks while sinking several threes largely by herself until her record-breaking final half.
The Wings face the Storm at home with an error in their restart instead of a peak, now fighting to save face plus keep up with conference momentum.
Source & Credit: https://apnews.com/article/paige-bueckers-katie-lou-samuelson-nneka-ogwumike-skylar-diggins-arike-ogunbowale-82ff82f12c6644fc93d07f8ef9c68f01