Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings set a new WNBA rookie scoring record with a career-high 44 points on 81% shooting (17-of-21 FG) including a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range in a narrow 81-80 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. Her performance tied Cynthia Cooper-Dyke's 28-year-old rookie single-game scoring record and marked the highest point total by any WNBA player this season. Despite Bueckers' historic night, Kelsey Plum secured the win for the Sparks with a buzzer-beating game-winning shot. Bueckers also joined Caitlin Clark as the only rookies in WNBA history to surpass 500 points, 150 assists, 100 rebounds, and 50 steals in a single season. Meanwhile, A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces continues to dominate, leading her team to a 10-game winning streak, including a 91-81 victory over the Washington Mystics with 36 points and 13 rebounds. Wilson has recorded her tenth 30-point game of the season and holds multiple WNBA career records, such as being the first player with multiple seasons of 10 or more 30-point games. Tina Charles became the first player in WNBA history to reach 200 career double-doubles, achieving this milestone with 23 points in a Connecticut Sun win over the Chicago Sky. Jessica Shepard of the Minnesota Lynx recorded the fastest triple-double in WNBA history, posting 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in just 22 minutes while shooting 90.9% from the field. Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury added to her record with her sixth triple-double of the season, setting a franchise record with 16 assists in a single game. The WNBA also broke its single-season attendance record that had stood since 2002, reflecting growing interest in the league. Additionally, Napheesa Collier made a strong return from injury, scoring 32 points to help the Lynx secure a win over the Indiana Fever. The season continues to showcase standout individual performances and historic milestones across the league.
Kaila Charles finds redemption with Valkyries in career night vs. Wings https://t.co/7vWt4mI2Fs
What a return for Napheesa Collier as the Lynx become the first team this season to reach 30 wins ๐ https://t.co/GXM88Ih21L
30-BALL FOR NAPHEESA COLLIER VS. THE FEVER ๐ฅ It was her first game back since suffering an ankle injury on August 2nd. https://t.co/FZPXl3s28a