Paige Bueckers Leads WNBA in Unfortunate Stat After Wings’ Loss to Chicago Sky originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Dallas Wings suffered a narrow 97-92 defeat to the Chicago Sky on Thursday night, despite a standout performance from Arike Ogunbowale, who scored a season-high 37 points. The Wings briefly took the lead with just over two minutes remaining, but the Sky responded with a decisive 6-0 run to close out the game.
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On a night when star forward Angel Reese had just two baskets, the Sky were led by Kamilla Cardoso, who finished with 23 points, while Courtney Vandersloot set all-time franchise records for points and field goals, contributing 13 points and nine assists.
Paige Bueckers, the Wings’ rookie guard, added 15 points in the loss, continuing her solid start to the season.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5).© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Through her first five games, Bueckers has averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, leading all rookies in assists.
However, a concerning statistic has emerged: Bueckers has yet to score a single point in clutch situations this season. In nine clutch minutes this season, Bueckers has missed all four of her field goal attempts (via WNBA Stats).
Bueckers is tied atop the WNBA for fewest clutch baskets among players who have attempted at least four field goal attempts in those situations. Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne is the only other player with four attempts and zero makes.
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Entering the WNBA with significant expectations, Bueckers was the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft after a stellar collegiate career at UConn. She made history by becoming the first player in WNBA history to record at least 60 points and 30 assists in her first five games.
The Wings will have an opportunity to bounce back and address these concerns in a rematch against the Sky on Saturday night in Dallas.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
