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Paige Bueckers Leads Wings to First WNBA Win Over Connecticut Sun

The rookie’s efficiency underscores the Wings’ strategy gap under first-time head coach Chris Koclanes.

In a UConn reunion, Paige Bueckers prevailed, getting her first pro win against Tina Charles (left) and the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers posted 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and a block on 8-for-10 shooting in the 109-87 victory at Mohegan Sun Arena.
  • She became the first WNBA rookie since Temeka Johnson in 2005 to register at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 80 percent.
  • Dallas snapped a four-game skid to improve to 1–4 but still ranks near the bottom of the league in assist rate (59.6%) and defensive rebounding.
  • Chris Koclanes made his head-coaching debut this season and faces scrutiny over play calling and in-game adjustments during the rebuild.
  • Analysts have highlighted uneven support beyond Bueckers, noting veteran Arike Ogunbowale’s inconsistent scoring as a factor in the Wings’ offensive struggles.