Overview
- In Dallas’s 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, Paige Bueckers scored 25 points before colliding with Nneka Ogwumike and hitting the back of her head on the court.
- Following an extensive postgame exam, team medical staff determined Bueckers did not sustain a concussion but said she was sore.
- The Wings ruled Bueckers out of the rescheduled Monday game against the New York Liberty for rest, a conservative decision because of her soreness.
- Without Bueckers the Wings lost 99-98 in overtime to New York, exposing the team’s need for expanded roles from veterans like Arike Ogunbowale and young players such as Azzi Fudd.
- A compressed schedule before the All-Star break means Dallas must monitor Bueckers closely over the next two games to determine her readiness and whether she will play in All-Star weekend.