The WNBA has grown into something very big, and players feel the same way about the sport. With young prospects coming into the league is growing exponentially. A Dallas Wing rookie has also come forward and given her honest opinion on how the game is growing in the league.
Growing physicality is a thing in sports. Take any sport, for instance. Physicality is now part of the sport. WNBA stars are also facing the problem. After a tough win against the Phoenix Mercury, this Dallas Wings rookie came forward and addressed how the growing physicality in the WNBA sometimes affects her in ways no one could understand.
Dallas Wings Rookie Paige Bueckers Gets Emotional
The Dallas Wings extended their midseason run with a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday in Arlington, Texas, thanks to a remarkable performance by guard Paige Bueckers. Bueckers ended with 23 points, five assists, and four rebounds, converting 8 of 11 shots. Bueckers was not afraid to criticize herself after the game. She discussed her performance and thought about the physical encounter she went through in the game.
“I wish I could’ve taken care of the ball a little bit better…I’m human sometimes, I let my emotions get the best of me sometimes (regarding physicality)….Just a learning process every single night,” Bueckers said (Via Twitter/@MoreauSportsCo).
Bueckers wasn’t the only one who shone during the match. Teammate Aziaha James blasted on the court against Mercury. Aziaha James scored a career-high 28 points, including five three-pointers, six rebounds, and six assists. The Dallas Wings have a good hand with their rookies right now.
Dallas Wings Rookies Get The Best Of Phoenix Mercury
Paige Bueckers isn’t the only outstanding rookie making an impact for the Dallas Wings. With top veterans out due to injury, Wings head coach Chris Koclanes was forced to play four rookies in Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.
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Despite the Dallas Wings starting with four rookies, the Wings looked far from inexperienced Thursday night. The rookie combination of Bueckers, Aziaha James, and JJ Quinerly combined for 68 points on 58% shooting as the Wings defeated the Mercury 98-89.
On defense, fellow rookie starter Luisa Geiselsoder contributed four rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. It’ll be intriguing to watch how the Wings line up once Ogunbowale, Siegrist, and Carrington return. With an eye on the future and given how good rookies have been recently, Koclanes may be tempted to ride with the young guns a little more if she doesn’t have a healthy roster to select from.
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