Dallas Wings lose to Golden State Valkyries, fans criticize All-WNBA snubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Golden State Valkyries 77-73 in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs on October 24, 2026. Star guard Paige Bueckers contributed 17 points and six assists but faced criticism from fans for not being named to the All-WNBA First Team. Fans expressed disappointment over Bueckers' omission, especially in favor of Olivia Miles, despite Bueckers averaging 20.9 points per game this season. The WNBA announced its all-league selections on the same day as the playoff loss, fueling further outrage among Wings supporters. Bueckers' emotional performance highlighted her contributions to the team throughout the season, despite not achieving a championship.
- •Wings lost 77-73 to Valkyries in WNBA Playoff first round.
- •Paige Bueckers scored 17 points and six assists in the game.
- •Bueckers was not selected for the All-WNBA First Team.
- •Fans criticized the selections, particularly the choice of Olivia Miles over Bueckers.
- •Bueckers averaged 20.9 points per game this season.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Wings fans blast All-WNBA selections after Paige Bueckers First-Team snub
"Coach Jose Fernandez’s Dallas Wings lost 77-73 to the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, leading to blame being assigned . The Wings got 17 points and six assists from star guard Paige Bueckers on a day when the Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes surpassed Brittney Griner and the WNBA announced its all-league teams. The All-WNBA […] The post Wings fans blast All-WNBA selections after Paige Bueckers First-Team snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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