Dallas scratched Arike Ogunbowale late before the game, but other players still stepped up. Li Yueru scored a career hig 20 points off the bench, while Maddy Siegirst matched her career high with 22 points. They helped make up for Bueckers struggling to shoot and Ogunbowale not playing, knocking off the Fever for the first time this season.

Dallas Wings guard Grace Berger acknowledged the value of rookie Paige Bueckers despite their challenging campaign.

Rookie guard Paige Bueckers had a notable day, scoring 16 points with eight assists, five rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes. She shot 6-of-19 overall, 0-of-4 from three-point range and was a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line.