Dallas Wings defeat Toronto Tempo 89-76

Paige Bueckers scored 22 points and the Dallas Wings never trailed, defeating the expansion Toronto Tempo 89-76 on Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The victory improved the Wings' record to 13-8 and marked their second consecutive win to open a four-game road trip.

Bueckers, the team's star guard, added seven assists and made 9 of 16 shots from the field. Her backcourt partner, rookie Azzi Fudd, contributed 17 points, including five three-pointers. Jessica Shepard recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Arike Ogunbowale and Awak Kuier each added 10 points. The win showcased the potent pairing of Bueckers and Fudd, the Wings' consecutive first-overall draft picks and former University of Connecticut teammates.

Dallas seized control early, scoring its first nine points from beyond the arc and leading 30-19 after the first quarter. The Wings maintained a 47-42 halftime advantage before pulling away in the second half. A key 8-0 run early in the third quarter extended the lead to double digits, and Dallas entered the fourth quarter with a 71-59 advantage. The Wings' dominance on the boards was a decisive factor, as they outrebounded Toronto 42-35 and...