Paige Bueckers Makes History with 44-Point Game in Wings Loss as Plum Keys Sparks Win

Paige Bueckers poured in a season- and career-high 44 points—the most in the league this year and tied for 10th most all-time—but it wasn't enough, as the Dallas Wings narrowly fell to the Los Angeles Sparks, 81–80, on Wednesday in L.A., officially ending their playoff hopes.

Bueckers' 44 points came on an incredible 81 percent shooting from the field, along with three assists and four rebounds in a determined effort to keep the Wings' playoff hopes alive. Despite her dominant performance, it wasn't enough to carry Dallas to the win.

Plum had 20 points and four boards for the Sparks, while Cameron Brink tallied 11 points and eight rebounds. Rickea Jackson led the charge with 25 points, powering the Sparks to the narrow victory.

Despite Bueckers' standout rookie season, the Wings dropped to 9-27 and were officially eliminated from playoff contention. Meanwhile, the Sparks improved to 17-18, tightening the race for the final playoff spots with the Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries.




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