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Paige Bueckers Shines as Dallas Wings Hunt Second Straight Win Against Struggling Chicago Sky
Fresh off her breakout performance, Bueckers leads the Wings into back-to-back clashes with the winless Sky, as Chicago fights to end its losing streak.
Paige Bueckers has officially arrived in the WNBA. After delivering a season-best 21 points in front of her former UConn crowd, the Dallas Wings rookie phenom is riding high—and she’s not alone. The Wings are looking to carry that momentum into a crucial back-to-back series against the Chicago Sky, beginning Thursday night at Wintrust Arena.
The Wings’ recent 109-87 victory over the Connecticut Sun not only marked their first win of the 2025 season, but also served as a coming-out party for Bueckers, who added seven assists and five rebounds to her electric stat line. Teammates Arike Ogunbowale (19 points) and DiJonai Carrington (16 points) also lit up the scoreboard, reminding fans that this Dallas team has more than one weapon on the court.
Now, the spotlight shifts to Chicago—a team desperately searching for answers. The Sky remain winless at 0-5, coming off a narrow 94-89 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Despite the outcome, Chicago showed resilience, with all five starters hitting double digits, and Ariel Atkins leading the pack with 21 points and six rebounds.
Thursday’s clash marks the first of two games between the teams in just three days, with the rematch scheduled for Saturday in Arlington. That game could also mark a significant moment for Hailey Van Lith, the former TCU Horned Frog who’s listed as day-to-day and may suit up for her WNBA homecoming in Texas.
While the Sky will be fighting to break their losing streak, the Wings are looking to ignite one of their own—this time in the win column. And with Bueckers heating up, the Dallas roster finding its rhythm, and back-to-back games against a struggling opponent, the timing couldn’t be better for a momentum swing.
How to Watch:
- Date & Time: Thursday, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago
- Broadcast: Available locally on KFAA and streaming on official WNBA platforms
Whether you’re a long-time fan or just tuning in for the Bueckers buzz, this is a matchup you don’t want to miss. The Wings are flying high, and the Sky are desperate to rise—Thursday night could tip the scales for both franchises.