How often do you witness a David vs. Goliath moment in the W? For the 6,000 fans packed into College Park Center — even track legend Usain Bolt — Sunday night was unforgettable. The Dallas Wings pulled off a massive upset, beating the defending champs New York Liberty 92-82. Even without Breanna Stewart, nobody saw this one coming.
At the heart of it all was the dynamic backcourt duo of Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale. Both dropped 20 points, with Arike also recording a career-high 14 assists. The chemistry was undeniable, and as Arike put it, “We’re building chemistry. And the assist numbers show that.”
Between scoring and playmaking, they contributed to a staggering 72 of Dallas’ 92 points.
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A Record-Breaking Rookie Season
While Arike took center stage postgame, it was Paige Bueckers who made history. According to Polymarket Hoops, she’s now the fastest player in the WNBA to reach ten career 20-point games since 2006, doing it in just 21 games.
For context:
- Caitlin Clark needed 26 games
- Seimone Augustus, the only one faster, did it in 14 games during her legendary 2006 rookie year
Bueckers ended the game with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals on 58.3% shooting and 50% from deep. She now holds the WNBA rookie guard record for the most games with 20+ points and 2+ steals.
Paige Bueckers is the fastest guard to reach ten career 20-point games since 2006. pic.twitter.com/up8c5xhgm3
— Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops) July 29, 2025
Wings’ Dominance From Tip-Off
Head coach Chris Koclanes was all smiles after the win and for good reason. The Wings opened with a 31-19 first quarter and had a 30-point lead at one point. By halftime, they were up 63-36 after posting franchise-best numbers in field goals (26) and assists (20) for a half.
Even a fourth-quarter push from the Liberty couldn’t stop the Wings’ momentum. Coach Koclanes praised his team’s early intensity:
“Yeah, just an energy, a defensive tenacity… when we got stops and could run, we could play in transition.”
While Bueckers and Arike grabbed the spotlight, the bench quietly delivered 28 points and 23 rebounds, crucial support that sealed the deal.
With this win, the Wings are starting to look like a serious playoff threat. What did you think of Paige Bueckers’ milestone night? Is she surpassing expectations already?
Let us know in the comments.
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