The Dallas Wings defeat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on Thursday night in Arlington, Texas, as Paige Bueckers scores a season-high 31 points. Bueckers makes 11 of 14 shots and tallies 24 points in the first half, including a 3-pointer with 54.2 seconds remaining that extends the Wings’ lead to 45-33. Jessica Shepard also records a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, contributing to Dallas’ control of the game.
Dallas maintains its advantage through the second half and outscoring Phoenix 25-16 in the third quarter helps push the margin wider. The Mercury later cut the deficit, but Dallas holds on to secure the win. The game’s scoring swing centers on Dallas’ strong first-half efficiency and an effective third-quarter stretch that changes the momentum after Phoenix had been within reach in the early portion of the contest.
