The question is whether backcourt star Arike Ogunbowale will be part of Dallas’ future as the franchise rebuilds back into a playoff team.

Ogunbowale scored a game-high 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting and recorded a career-high 14 assists, a franchise record. While rookie Paige Bueckers also shined against the Liberty — she shot 7-of-12 for 20 points and added four assists — the phenom said the story of Monday night’s game should be about Ogunbowale.

The Dallas Wings are a young team looking to rebuild around star rookie Paige Bueckers. Alongside first-year head coach Chris Koclanes, Bueckers has stepped

Caitlin Clark scored 14 points with 13 assists in helping lead Indiana Fever past Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings.

The backcourt duo of rookie Paige Bueckers and veteran Arike Ogunbowale combined for 40 points as the Wings shot 46% from the floor and soared to a 27-point halftime lead. With the win, Dallas is one victory away from matching its total from 2024, when the team finished 9-31.

Paige Bueckers becomes the only WNBA player this season to rank top 10 in points, assists, and steals, making history in her rookie year.

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