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Paige Bueckers Surpasses Former Dallas Wings Player Now with Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings finally ended their five-game losing streak, defeating the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night by one point, 81-80.
WNBA Forward Who Ruined Indiana Fever’s Night Receives Exciting Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With Arike Ogunbowale sidelined (right knee), Maddy Siegrist drew her first start since June 6 and tied her career high with 22 points in the Dallas Wings’ 81-80 road win over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.
Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will miss the rest of the season after spraining the ACL in her left knee against the Los Angeles Sparks last week.
The Dallas Wings got their final shot at the Indiana Fever on Tuesday. Paige Bueckers and Co. looked to end the Fever’s dominance after going 0-3 for the season.
For the Fever, Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 24 points with six rebounds. Natasha Howard finished with a double-double scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham added 14 apiece while Chloe Bibby had 11 off the bench.
Indiana aims for a fourth straight win against Dallas this season as the Wings hope to snap their five-game losing streak at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Dallas Wings (8-24) look to spark a late playoff push as they face the Indiana Fever (18-14), who aim to lock up home-court advantage without Caitlin Clark.
The Fever won the first three games of the season against Dallas, but the Wings were able to steal the final game to avoid a regular-season sweep.
The injury-riddled Indiana Fever say guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of this season with a knee injury.
Already down star guard Caitlin Clark, who's missed the last four weeks while nursing a right groin injury, plus fellow guards Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson, who both suffered season-ending injuries less than two weeks ago, the Fever and their fans were dealt another gut-punch on Tuesday.