Paige Bueckers shines, scores 22 points in Dallas Wings victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Paige Bueckers continued her strong performance, scoring 22 points in the Dallas Wings' 89-76 win over the Toronto Tempo on July 5, 2026. This achievement marks her fifth consecutive game with at least 20 points. Bueckers' strong showing has sparked discussions among fans about her MVP candidacy in the WNBA. Throughout the season, she has averaged 20.2 points and 6.0 assists per game, showcasing her significant contribution to the Wings' success. With crucial months remaining in the season, the MVP race remains competitive.
- •Bueckers scored 22 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds.
- •Wings' win improves their standing in the WNBA.
- •Bueckers has the longest active streak of 20-point games this season.
- •Fans are advocating for her MVP candidacy.
- •Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Bueckers post-game.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Fans Make Compelling MVP Case for Paige Bueckers After Fifth Straight 20-Point Game
"The MVP case for Paige Bueckers is starting to stack up as she continues to put together an incredible second season in the WNBA. While the award is given to the league’s most valuable player, Bueckers has unquestionably been one of the biggest reasons behind the Dallas Wings’ success this year.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 6:43 AMRaptors urged to bring another former star back to pair with Kawhi Leonard
- Basketball•Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 AMWhere to watch Wings vs. Liberty today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Tuesday WNBA game
- Basketball•Jul 7, 2026, 5:25 AMCould DeMar DeRozan be an option for the Lakers?
- WNBA•Jul 7, 2026, 5:22 AMSky’s Skylar Diggins won’t start against the Mercury
- WNBA•Jul 7, 2026, 5:20 AMSparks come out flat against Storm, lose third straight
- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 5:15 AM’Lamest Excuse for Somebody To Get Traded of All Time’ — Celtics Legend Rips Prevailing Narrative Around Reviled Jaylen Brown Deal
