Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks outpaced Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Friday night, earning a hard-fought 97-96 win behind seven rebounds from the standout forward.

Dallas Wings rookie sensation Paige Bueckers broke the franchise record for most assists in a rookie season on Friday night in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, picking up her 143rd assist midway through the first quarter.

Paige Bueckers' response to a question about her achievements after a loss to the Sparks showed off the Dallas Wings rookie's poise.

Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, entered Friday with 141 assists and needed just two to pass Odyssey Sims ' record of 142 set in 2014 when the franchise was known as the Tulsa Shock. It didn't take long for Bueckers to take care of business.

UConn star Azzi Fudd gave the easy answer when asked by the Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers to name her favorite player to watch in the WNBA.

Azzi Fudd also appeared on the episode with Bueckers. She was asked the same question and quickly named Bueckers as her favorite WNBA player. "Probably Paige Bueckers," Fudd said. If Bueckers wasn't an option, Fudd stated that Collier was also her choice.

The arrival of new, talented, and charismatic players to the WNBA has injected fresh energy into the league. Fans now tune in with greater anticipation, eager to see what these ris

Wings Facing Paige Bueckers Decision Before Indiana Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Wings will carry an 8-24 record during the 2025 WNBA season into Tuesday's matchup against the 18-14 Indiana Fever. Dallas is currently on a five-game losing streak and has dropped 11 of its last 13 contests.