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Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings lost to the Indiana Fever 102-83 on Sunday. Despite the loss, Bueckers made history by becoming the fourth-fastest guard in WNBA history to reach 300 career points.
Fans on social media reacted to the news. One fan on X was impressed with the record but pointed out that she's not Angel Reese. The Sky star has been touted as a rival to Clark.
Paige Bueckers putting up 300 points this quickly is impressive but she is no Angel Reese
Other fans extended their congratulations.
Paige Bueckers hitting 300 career points as the 4th-fastest guard in WNBA history is incredible! She’s absolutely killing it.
Paige's got that dawg in her, no cap 🔥
she’s a damn star and EXACTLY who we thought she was 😭😭😭
Other fans shared the same sentiments.
that’s a serious pace she’s setting
She’s not just hooping, she’s rewriting the blueprint 🏀🔥
This was Paige Bueckers’ first game against Caitlin Clark, and she didn’t disappoint. She scored 21 points on 9‑of‑15 shooting over 35 minutes, but committed four turnovers.
Clark played on a minute restriction (28 minutes). She recorded 14 points, 13 assists and a career‑high‑tying five steals, becoming just the second WNBA player to have 10+ points, 10+ assists and five+ steals more than once.
Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark (22) brings the ball up court against Dallas Wings guard JJ Quinerly (11) on July 13, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)The Indiana Fever dominated the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever surged in the second quarter, going on a 25–4 run and outscoring Dallas 36–15. They ended the half up 64–42, the most points any team has scored in a half this season.
What's next for Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings?
Paige Bueckers is having a great debut season. She was named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All‑Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis, one of three rookies to earn that distinction. She will suit up alongside UConn greats Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier on Team Collier.
She averaged 21.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.7 steals in June, earning the Rookie of the Month award.
Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark (22) is guarded by Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) on July 13, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)The Wings' next matchup against the Indiana Fever is on Aug. 1 at American Airlines Center. Bueckers is averaging 18.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 5.4 apg this season.
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