Dallas Wings narrowly beat Connecticut Sun as Bueckers leads with 25 points

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Dallas Wings narrowly beat Connecticut Sun as Bueckers leads with 25 points
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The Dallas Wings secured an 86-83 victory over the Connecticut Sun, ending their two-game losing streak. Key moments included a controversial foul by Wings forward Jessica Shepard on Brittney Griner, which initially drew a technical foul before being upgraded to a Flagrant Foul 1. Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 25 points, while Azzi Fudd contributed crucial late baskets, including one that put Dallas ahead in the final minute. Despite the physical nature of the game, the Wings managed to recover from a double-digit deficit to secure the win.

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  • Wings end two-game losing streak with 86-83 win.
  • Bueckers scored a game-high 25 points.
  • Shepard's foul on Griner upgraded to Flagrant Foul 1.
  • Fudd made key shots in the final moments.
  • Dallas overcame a double-digit deficit for the victory.
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  • 4:50 AMYahoo Sports“That’s Painful”: WNBA Broadcasters Couldn’t Ignore What Paige Bueckers’ Teammate Did to Brittney Griner in Wings’ Narrow Win Over the Sun
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Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings have finally snapped their two-game losing streak with an 86-83 win over the Connecticut Sun. It wasn’t a smooth win, though, as Wings forward Jessica Shepard made contact with Brittney Griner, resulting in a foul.

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