Paige Bueckers Stats Tonight: How did Wings All-Star rookie fare against Golden State Valkyries? (July 25) | 2025 WNBA season

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings capped off a road swing with a showdown against the Golden State Valkyries on Friday. Bueckers and Co. looked to sustain their impressive form after downing the Seattle Storm 87-63 three nights ago. A win by the Wings would avenge an 80-71 loss to the Valkyries last month in Dallas.

The All-Star point guard went 0-for-2 in the first quarter but efficiently ran the offense to help push Dallas to a 21-10 lead. Bueckers had three assists, two of which went to fellow rookie Aziaha James, who converted a layup and a 3-pointer off those passes.

The Valkyries' defense clamped down on the Wings in the third quarter, making Bueckers' five points and one assist more crucial. Bueckers' steady performance kept the Wings in the driver's seat, 36-30, at halftime.

Paige Bueckers dominated the opening minutes of the third quarter. She hit a 23-footer before picking Veronica Burton's pass in the next play. A few possessions later, the rookie whipped the ball to Arike Ogunbowale, who drained a triple. The sequence forced the Golden State Valkyries to a timeout after the Dallas Wings extended their lead to 42-30.

Bueckers' efficiency dropped as the quarter progressed. She ended the period with a 1-for-4 clip with two assists. The Wings lost the period 33-24 to trail 63-60 heading into the final 10 minutes.

Behind Paige Bueckers, the Dallas Wings tried to eke out a win on the road. Bueckers delivered nine points and two steals, but the Golden State Valkyries held on to an 86-76 win.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Paige Bueckers	17	1	6	4	0	2	7-15	2-5	1-1	-10

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Paige Bueckers records ninth game with at least 15 points and five assists

Paige Bueckers' sizzling rookie season continued on Friday. Bueckers recorded her ninth game with at least 15 points and five assists, the second most in WNBA history by a rookie. Caitlin Clark, who was one vote shy of a unanimous Rookie of the Year campaign last year, holds the record with 31.

Bueckers recorded her ninth such game in her 21st outing. During the same stretch last season, Clark had 12. The Dallas Wings point guard will have to step up to chase down one of Clark's most impressive records.