Wings beat Sparks 90-82 as Bueckers exits with head injury

Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers suffered an apparent head injury late in her team's 90-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, July 19, at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year collided with Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike and fell hard to the floor with 3:33 remaining in the game.

Bueckers appeared to hit the back of her head on the court and immediately held her head while lying face down. After a few minutes, she walked off under her own power but was flanked by team staff, continuing to hold her head and displaying a slight limp. She did not return to the game. Ogwumike, who was fouled on the play and lost her balance, causing the collision, remained in the contest. The two embraced before Bueckers exited the arena.

Prior to the injury, Bueckers had posted a game-high 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, along with five assists and four rebounds in 32 minutes, helping the Wings secure their sixth consecutive victory. With Bueckers out, fellow guard Arike Ogunbowale scored six of her 20 points down the stretch to help seal the win. Jessica Shepard contributed 11 points and 14 rebounds for Dallas.