Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings to an 86-83 win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night. Bueckers finished with a game high 25 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists. She shot 9 of 14 from the field and scored 11 of her points in the fourth quarter.
The Wings trailed at halftime but used a strong finish to pull out the victory on the road. Dallas outscored Connecticut 31-21 in the final period. Bueckers played a central role in the comeback through her scoring and playmaking. Her ability to score inside and create for teammates helped the Wings pull ahead late.
Jessica Shepard added 14 points for Dallas. Alanna Smith came off the bench with 11 points. The team improved to 12-8 on the season with the win.
For the Sun, Leila Lacan led the way with 18 points. Brittney Griner had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Connecticut fell to 4-16 after the loss. The Sun stayed close throughout but could not match the Wings output in the closing minutes.
Bueckers performance connects her individual output to the team’s overall effort. Her points in the fourth quarter linked directly to the Wings ability to overcome the halftime deficit. The game showed how one player’s steady play can influence the outcome in a close contest. Dallas will look to build on this result in upcoming games while Connecticut seeks to improve its record.