Paige Bueckers Thrills WNBA Fans as Wings Blow Out Toyota Antelopes in Preseason Game
Paige Bueckers showed off her playmaking skills on Saturday night during the Dallas Wings' preseason home opener.
The No. 1 pick of the 2025 WNBA draft scored 15 points as the Wings claimed an 119-52 win over the Toyota Antelopes of the Women's Japan Basketball League.
The crowd gave Bueckers a loud cheer as she took the court at College Park Center for her first WNBA action at home.
Bueckers was visible early in the game as both a playmaker and scorer.
Her first half was highlighted by a one-handed pass to Arike Ogunbowale.
Bueckers put up nine points in the opening half. She finished the game with 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting, six assists, five rebounds and one block in 22 minutes played.
Bueckers' preseason dominance left fans excited to see what she can bring to the Wings during her first WNBA season.
Viewers were especially looking forward to seeing Bueckers further develop her connection with a four-time All-Star in Ogunbowale.
Bueckers previously posted 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field during the Wings' preseason-opening loss to the Las Vegas Aces on May 2.
The rookie will see her first regular-season WNBA action next Friday when the Wings open the 2025 campaign on the road against the Minnesota Lynx.
