Wings' Paige Bueckers Breaks WNBA Record Against Kelsey Plum's Sparks

Dallas' star rookie broke a single-season league record just minutes into Friday's matchup.

Aug 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots a free throw against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings' star rookie Paige Bueckers entered Friday night's home contest against the Los Angeles Sparks with 141 assists in 2025 — just two shy of holding the franchise's single-season rookie assists record.

Just minutes into Friday's first quarter, Bueckers surpassed the mark, collecting three assists in the opening frame alone while guiding the Wings to an early 32-27 lead after just 10 minutes of play.

Paige Bueckers officially holds our franchise's rookie season assists record ✔️ pic.twitter.com/pelrjMTFoP
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) August 15, 2025

Through 26 games — and 26 starts — this season, Bueckers has averaged over 18 points, four rebounds, one steal and five assists per game during her rookie season in the WNBA.

Bueckers, on pace to surpass 500 points and 900 minutes played in 2025 after Friday's matchup, has served as one of Dallas' lone bright spots amid a rough 9-24 campaign this year.

Following Friday's contest, the Sparks and Wings will meet twice more during the 2025 regular season — on August 20 and September 7, respectively, both of which take place in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena.

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