Rookie sensation Paige Bueckers continued her historic debut season with another milestone performance on Sunday, evening as the Dallas Wings fell 91–78 to the Washington Mystics after surrendering a double-digit halftime lead.
Bueckers became the fastest rookie in WNBA history to reach 450+ points, 100+ assists, and 100+ rebounds, accomplishing the feat in just 25 games. She also tied Caitlin Clark for fifth all-time among rookies with 25 consecutive double-digit scoring games and matched Swin Cash for third in franchise history with 19 games of 15+ points in her first year. Against Washington, she tallied 17 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block, never once scoring fewer than 10 points in a game this season.
The Wings started strong, fueled by crisp ball movement, efficient shooting, and a balanced attack that saw seven players score at least eight points. By halftime, Dallas was shooting 60% from three and led by as many as 13. But the third quarter — a season-long Achilles’ heel — proved costly again. The Mystics opened the half on a 15–4 run, shooting 78% in the period and outscoring Dallas 61–37 over the final two quarters.
Despite the loss, Bueckers’ consistency and ability to deliver record-setting performances continue to make her the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, cementing her status as one of the league’s brightest young stars.
