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Bueckers Leads Wings’ Rout of Mystics After Coach’s Callout

Dallas showcased the unselfish, defense-first style Jose Fernandez demanded after his critique.

Overview

  • Dallas beat Washington 92-69 in Arlington on Monday, leveling the Wings at 2-2 and ending a two-game home skid.
  • Paige Bueckers scored 18 points with seven assists and hit 4 of 5 threes, guiding a balanced attack that never trailed after the opening minutes.
  • Top pick Azzi Fudd produced a career-best 12 points off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting, flashing chemistry with Bueckers as coach Jose Fernandez signaled her minutes can rise.
  • Dallas piled up 30 assists on 33 made shots and turned 18 Mystics turnovers into 23 points, pulling away with a 19-6 close to the third quarter for a 66-46 lead.
  • Washington fell to 2-2 as Sonia Citron was limited to seven points with five turnovers, while the Wings next visit Chicago on Wednesday and the Mystics head to Seattle for a two-game set starting Sunday.