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Paige Bueckers shines in Wings' win over Fire with historic performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:50 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Paige Bueckers shines in Wings' win over Fire with historic performance

Summary

Paige Bueckers delivered an impressive performance at College Park Center in Arlington, scoring 22 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists as the Dallas Wings defeated the Portland Fire 96-78. This marked Bueckers' second consecutive game with notable contributions after a 32-point game against the Seattle Storm, solidifying her place in the record books. She became one of only three players in WNBA history to accumulate over 750 points and 200 assists in a single season. With this victory, the Wings secured a playoff spot for the first time since 2023. They will face the Connecticut Sun next, continuing their push in the WNBA.

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Status Watch

•Bueckers records 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists against Portland.
•The Wings clinch a playoff berth with a 23-16 record.
•Bueckers joins Clark and Plum in WNBA history for scoring and assists.
•Dallas has won three straight games heading into the playoffs.
•Next match is against the Connecticut Sun.

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What they're saying

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Paige Bueckers lit up College Park Center in Arlington on Tuesday night with a historic performance. The Dallas Wings star followed a 32-point eruption against the Seattle Storm with another brilliant all-around outing, posting 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 96-78 win over the Portland Fire.
— Yahoo Sports

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