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Paige Bueckers Debuts in WNBA as Lynx Outpace Wings in Opener

The No. 1 draft pick scored 10 points in her first game, but Napheesa Collier’s 34-point performance led Minnesota to a decisive 99–84 victory.

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Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky defends Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut for the Dallas Wings, scoring her first basket on a putback and finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.
  • Hopkins, Minnesota, temporarily renamed itself 'Paige Bueckers, Minnesota' for the day to celebrate its hometown star's professional debut.
  • Napheesa Collier dominated for the Minnesota Lynx, scoring 34 points, including 18 in the third quarter, to secure the win.
  • The game, held in Arlington, Texas, ended with the Lynx pulling away in the second half, outscoring the Wings 53–38 after halftime.
  • Bueckers reflected on the debut as a foundational moment, while the Wings aim to improve after a challenging 2024 season.