There is no stopping Paige Bueckers. Literally, the Dallas Wings’ rookie is not only carrying the troubled franchise on her back but also delivering some eye-catching performances. Her recent game against the New York Liberty was another example of why she is considered a ‘complete’ player on the court.
The guard not only filled up the stat line but her elite gameplay, basketball IQ, and ball-handling skills mesmerized everyone. In the second half, one sequence stole the night, and fans can’t stop gushing over it.
Fans React To Paige Bueckers’ Elite Ball Handling
Midway into the second quarter, PB tried to put her team back on track after trailing for most of the game. She was up against Stephanie Talbot, who was guarding her from the three-point arc. The UConn star used every skill in her bag – behind the back, hesitation move, and crossover in one sequence to put the defender off guard.
The Middie Queen easily drained the basket after creating enough space between her and the defender. The crowd at the Barclays Center applauded the 22-year-old star for her crafty work. It also worked wonders, as before the move, Paige Bueckers netted only one basket off three attempts. She then became more aggressive on the field and finished the game with 21 points.
BAG WORK ONLY. NO SCREENS NEEDED. pic.twitter.com/gBbYcJlzep
— LANI ❦ (@___lovelani) August 5, 2025
Even though the Wings lost the game, fans on social media went on to praise the 2025 NCAA champion for her exquisite play.
One Fan wrote, “Just needed just uncoordinated ‘professional athletes’” trolling the defenders.
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No screens needed just uncoordinated "professional athletes"
— Killawhale916 (@SactwnAustin916) August 6, 2025
Another compared her to Kyrie Irving and wrote, “This is Kyrie-esque level shit”.
This was some Kyrie-esque level shit 😮💨 gotta be a top 10 Paige highlight atm
— Master of None (@treytrey1011) August 6, 2025
A Fan predicted the future and wrote, “She will be W’s best”.
She will be W’s best player pretty soon
— LaJoie de Vivre (@StadiumThrills) August 6, 2025
A stunned fan simply wrote, “Wow,she is so good”.
Wow, she's so good
— Maga Abra (@Maga_Abra) August 6, 2025
Another fan wrote, “Bagwork Bueckers”
Bagwork Bueckers
— cityslckr123 (@t_veerina28) August 6, 2025
Another fan loved the “Nasty Work”.
Nasty work
— Theo Benzema (@TheoBenzema1) August 6, 2025
This was Bueckers’ fourth straight 20+ point game, but the side clinched only one victory in that run. Record-breaking Paige Bueckers now leads the rookies with an average of 18.5 points. Yet it was not all easy for the 2025 top pick.
Paige Bueckers Takes Time Off Midway Through Game Against New York Liberty
Everything seemed straightforward with the Dallas superstar controlling the game and putting her team close to the hosts’ total. But in the third quarter, she left the field and went to work on her back.
She was cycling in between, trying to loosen up her muscles. “I’m alright. I think it’s pulled muscle. Felt a strain and felt tightness. So I needed it worked out. … I guess [status] it’s day-to-day. I’m hoping it won’t take me out. Get some treatment. Get some rest,” Bueckers said after the game. (Via X/Khristina)
The team will host the Liberty next on August 8. They last defeated the number two side at home, creating a massive upset in the process.