In just her 19th professional game, Paige Bueckers etched her name into WNBA history. With 14 points and six assists in Tuesday’s 87–63 win over the Seattle Storm, Bueckers became the fastest player in league history — tied with Caitlin Clark — to reach 300 points and 100 assists.
The milestone, impressive on its own, came during a game that highlighted the full spectrum of Bueckers’s strengths: composure, selflessness, and second-half takeover ability.
“In the first half, they did a great job trapping and limiting my touches,” Bueckers said postgame. “I just tried to play within the team rhythm and not force anything. In the second half, shots started opening up because my teammates were making plays. They couldn’t just key in on me, so credit to them.”
Bueckers scored just two points before halftime but shot 66.7% over the final two quarters. Her midrange floaters, skip passes, and off-ball movement helped fuel Dallas’ explosive third quarter — a 17–0 run that flipped the game.
“Our response was great,” Bueckers said. “We never let a slow start or adversity dictate how we play. At halftime, we focused on limiting their points off turnovers. They had a lot in the first half, zero in the second. We took care of the ball, got good shots, and kept defending well.”
Bueckers now stands at 345 points and 105 assists through 19 games, averaging 18.2 points and 5.5 assists per contest. But ask her about the numbers, and she’ll pivot quickly to her teammates.
“It was nice to get a win — a team win—where everybody contributed,” Bueckers said. “Just a great first experience here.”
That mindset, along with her production, is what continues to set her apart.
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