Paige Bueckers scores 22 points after slow start in Wings' win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
In a game on August 12, Paige Bueckers overcame a scoreless first half to finish with 22 points, leading the Dallas Wings to a 94-88 victory over the Toronto Tempo. After shooting 0-for-7 in the opening half, Bueckers scored 13 points in the third quarter on 100% shooting, contributing to the Wings snapping a three-game losing streak. Alongside Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale added 21 points, while Alanna Smith recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Wings improved their record to 20-14 and prepared for a crucial matchup against the Indiana Fever, currently 1.5 games ahead of them in the standings.
- •Paige Bueckers had 22 points, three rebounds, and eight assists in the game.
- •Bueckers shot 38.9% from the field, including 7-for-7 at the free-throw line.
- •The Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with this win.
- •Dallas is 1.5 games behind the Indiana Fever, their next opponent.
- •Alanna Smith posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Paige Bueckers’ ‘funny’ reaction to being held scoreless in first half for Dallas Wings
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — “Almost Gave Me a Headache”: Paige Bueckers Fans Heave a Sigh of Relief After Superstar Turns Scoreless First Half Into 22-Point Game
"Paige Bueckers’ fans had a roller coaster night because of the superstar’s performance on Wednesday in the Dallas Wings’ 94-88 win over the Toronto Tempo. Bueckers had a scoreless first half on 0-for-7 shooting.
"Paige Bueckers had a memorable performance for the Dallas Wings against the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday night. Bueckers has been one of the WNBA’s best players this season, averaging 20.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:35 PMWatch Paige Bueckers’ ‘funny’ reaction to being held scoreless in first half for Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers had a memorable performance for the Dallas Wings against the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday night. Bueckers has been one of the WNBA’s best players this season, averaging 20.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:35 AM“Almost Gave Me a Headache”: Paige Bueckers Fans Heave a Sigh of Relief After Superstar Turns Scoreless First Half Into 22-Point Game
Paige Bueckers’ fans had a roller coaster night because of the superstar’s performance on Wednesday in the Dallas Wings’ 94-88 win over the Toronto Tempo. Bueckers had a scoreless first half on 0-for-7 shooting.
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