Paige Bueckers stats: How many points did Dallas Wings rookie score in rematch against Minnesota Lynx? (May 21)

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers looked to bounce back in the rematch against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.

The No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft went 0-for-3 in the first quarter but orchestrated the offense well. She had three assists and could have had more had her team been more efficient. Dallas had a cohesive start but trailed 21-18 after 10 minutes.

Bueckers finally made a shot, a 23-footer, with 3:11 remaining in the second quarter to help her team cut Minnesota's lead to 37-32. The rookie handed out two more assists and contributed on defense with three steals by halftime. The Lynx led 47-40.

Paige Bueckers had six points and three assists in the third quarter to help her team keep in step with the Lynx. The point guard struggled against Courtney Williams' defense but remained in control of the Wings' offense.

Bueckers' playmaking helped the Dallas Wings rally in the fourth quarter. She hit a 27-footer that had the Target Center fans on their feet. However, the Wings failed to complete a come-from-behind win, falling 85-81.

Bueckers finished with 12 points and 10 assists.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Paige Bueckers	12	1	10	3	0	2	3-11	2-5	4-6	0

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Paige Bueckers suffers another rough shooting night against Minnesota Lynx

Paige Bueckers debuted in the WNBA on Friday against the Minnesota Lynx. She scored 10 points after making just 3 of 10 attempts. The rookie added seven rebounds and two assists in the Dallas Wings' 99-84 loss.

Bueckers had a better impact in the rematch despite another inefficient shooting night. She scored 12 points on 3-for-11 shooting. The No. 1 pick in this year's draft is 6-for-21, including 2-for-7 from deep, in two games against the Lynx.

The Lynx threw different defenders at Bueckers but mostly relied on Courtney Williams to shadow the Wings' prolific point guard.