Paige Bueckers scores 32 points in three quarters to set WNBA record

Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings to a 92-70 win against the Seattle Storm, scoring 32 points in just 26 minutes of play. She erupted for 18 points in the first quarter, matching the franchise record for points in a single period and helping Dallas build a 17-point lead. Bueckers shot 12-of-16 from the field and was perfect from beyond the arc, connecting on six consecutive three-pointers, a feat that ties the WNBA record for most threes without a miss.

The achievement makes her the first player since the league adopted quarters in 2006 to score 32 or more points without appearing in the fourth quarter, including playoff games. The guard also contributed four rebounds, four assists and a steal, finishing with a 75% field-goal percentage. This outing was her fifth 30-point effort and the third such performance in Wings history, further cementing her impact after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft and earning Rookie of the Year honors.