Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night, tying Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record of 35 points. The attention garnered by the performance, which came in a losing effort, left her opponent feeling overlooked.

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 35 points in her return to the court Wednesday night, but it came in a 93-80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, had missed three games while in concussion protocol and another one due to illness.

When the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery, it was clear they had their sights set on one player — former UConn star and national champion Paige Bueckers. Bueckers has impressed early in her rookie campaign,