ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Dallas Wings ended a tough 2025 season on a high note, blowing past the playoff-bound Phoenix Mercury, 97-76, in front of a sellout crowd at College Park Center. The win wasn’t just a statement — it was a signal of what’s ahead.
Paige Bueckers, the standout rookie, led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, capping a historic debut season that now ranks her third all-time among WNBA rookies in both scoring and assists. Her performance anchored a 32-point second quarter that flipped the game after Dallas trailed by 14 early.
But the night belonged to more than just Bueckers.
Aziaha James and Amy Okonkwo came off the bench to drop 20 points each, marking the first time in WNBA history that three rookies from the same team hit the 20-point mark in a single game. Okonkwo, an undrafted gem, notched career highs across the board. James tied her personal best on the boards and flashed her trademark scoring burst.
Dallas shot 49% from the floor, tallied a season-high 41 field goals, and outscored Phoenix 14-2 in the paint during a dominant third quarter. The Wings’ 21-point margin marked their third-largest win of the season — and their ninth sellout crowd underlined the city’s growing belief in this young core.
Final Stats Snapshot:
- Dallas Top Scorer: Paige Bueckers – 24 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast
- Phoenix Top Scorer: Satou Sabally – 14 pts
- Rebounds Leader: Myisha Hines-Allen – 10 reb
- Assists Leader: Paige Bueckers – 7 ast
Looking Ahead
The Wings wrap the year at 10-34, missing the playoffs but discovering the foundation of their future. With Bueckers emerging as a true franchise player and James and Okonkwo proving they belong, Dallas has momentum heading into 2026.
Phoenix finishes at 27-17 and shifts its focus to the postseason. But in Arlington, all eyes are already on next year — and for the first time in a while, the future looks promising.
