Paige Bueckers scores 31 as Wings win against Mercury
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, helping the Dallas Wings defeat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on June 12, 2026. Bueckers showcased her scoring ability, making 11 of 14 shots in the first half and finishing with six rebounds and five assists. The Wings outscored the Mercury 25-16 in the third quarter, leading by as many as 22 points. Jessica Shepard contributed with 17 points and 10 rebounds. This performance marks Bueckers' third career game with 30 or more points.
- •Dallas Wings improve to 8-4 with the win over Phoenix.
- •Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half.
- •Jessica Shepard recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- •Wings outscored Mercury 25-16 in the third quarter.
- •Bueckers' 31 points contributed to her third career 30-point game.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers' stats tonight were incredible in Wings win over Mercury
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers scores season-high 31 and the Wings beat the Mercury 85-70
"Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on Thursday night. Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting, capped by a 3-pointer with 54.2 seconds left to give the Wings a 45-33 lead. Dallas also outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the third quarter.
"Paige was hooping for Dallas, putting up quite the combination of stats on Thursday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:09 AMPaige Bueckers' stats tonight were incredible in Wings win over Mercury
Paige was hooping for Dallas, putting up quite the combination of stats on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:02 AMPaige Bueckers scores season-high 31 and the Wings beat the Mercury 85-70
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on Thursday night. Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting, capped by a 3-pointer with 54.2 seconds left to give the Wings a 45-33 lead. Dallas also outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the third quarter.
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