Paige Bueckers Leads the Charge as Wings Aim to Clip Struggling Sun
Let’s talk about a really interesting matchup happening tonight in the WNBA — the Dallas Wings versus the Connecticut Sun. It’s Friday, June 20, and while this game might not feature two top-ranked teams this season, there’s still plenty of excitement packed into this one, especially if you’ve been keeping an eye on No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers.
Now, Bueckers is back in Connecticut, a place she practically owned during her dominant run with the UConn Huskies. Just months ago, she led them to a national championship. Tonight, she’s suiting up for the Dallas Wings, a team that’s only managed to grab two wins so far in this rocky 2-11 season. But here’s the twist — the Sun aren’t doing much better. They’re sitting at 2-10, in the middle of a full rebuild after losing all five starters from last season.
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What’s really telling is how the teams stack up statistically. The Sun are currently dead last in nearly every major metric — offensive rating, defensive rating, net rating, you name it. Dallas? They’re struggling too, but not quite as severely. They rank 11th in point differential and net rating, but surprisingly have a top-six offense and a decent assist-to-turnover ratio. So while their record doesn’t scream “contender,” the Wings do have some upside — and it showed when they blew out the Sun by 22 points earlier this season.
In that game, Bueckers put up a strong performance with 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Since coming back from concussion protocol, she’s been taking a high volume of shots and has scored 20+ points twice. Tonight, she’ll likely enjoy a warm reception from the Connecticut crowd, but don’t let the cheers fool you — she’s here to compete.
The betting odds favor Dallas by four points, and that seems like a solid pick when you look at the numbers. Connecticut has lost four straight, is just 1-5 at home, and hasn’t been able to cover the spread with any consistency. Meanwhile, even with injuries stacking up — Luisa Geiselsoder, Teaira McCowan, Tyasha Harris, and Maddy Siegrist are all out for the Wings — Bueckers has stepped into a leadership role quickly and confidently.
If you’re thinking of betting props, Paige Bueckers going over 17.5 points is a strong angle. She’s averaging 17.7 points per game, shooting nearly 50% from the field and over 34% from deep. And against the league’s worst defense? That number feels very reachable.
So here we are — two teams with only two wins each, but only one will come out of this one looking better. With Bueckers heating up and Connecticut still trying to find its identity, I’m leaning toward Dallas to grab another road win and jump ahead in the standings. The Wings may not be elite yet, but they’ve shown flashes — and Paige Bueckers might just be the spark they need.
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