Paige Bueckers struggles with turnovers as Wings fall to Valkyries

Paige Bueckers faced criticism after turning the ball over seven times in the Dallas Wings' 78-70 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on August 18, 2026. Bueckers scored 21 points but shot poorly, making just 8 of 18 attempts. The defeat marks Dallas' fifth consecutive loss without injured rookie Azzi Fudd, dropping their record to 20-16. Bueckers has seen her MVP candidacy questioned, especially following a previous game where she recorded six turnovers. The Wings' struggles underline the impact of Fudd's absence, leading to increased scrutiny on Bueckers' performance in the latter part of the season.

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