Fans at the Crypto.com arena were stunned, fearing the team would fall behind in the playoff race with a loss against the Dallas Wings. Experienced Kelsey Plum bailed the team out with a floater that proved to be the winner, but the night belonged to 22-year-old Paige Buecker.
The Waings’ guard not only set a record for the most points in a single game by a rookie but also kept her side in the hunt for a dramatic win. Her massive score also handed her another milestone as she is now in line to set an impressive record in her first season.
Paige Bueckers Surpasses Cynthia Cooper For Most Consecutive Double-Digit Scoring
The 2025 rookie took control of the ball game against the LA Sparks team in the iconic Crypto.com Arena. The clinical scorer netted a record 44 points with 17-of-21 shooting. This was her 29th double-digit scoring game in the league. Interestingly, the efficient scorer played in 29 games for the side, keeping her record 100% for 10+ score in matchups.
With this, she also surpassed Cynthia Cooper for the third most consecutive double-digit scoring games as a rookie in the league.
A’ja Wilson tops the list with 33 such games, while Candace Parker takes second spot with 32 games. The Wings’ guard has nine more remaining games in the 2025 season. With her current form, Paige Bueckers could break Wilson’s record in a game against the Minnesota Lynx on September 1.
Paige Bueckers moves out of a tie with Cynthia Cooper for third-longest streak of consecutive double-digit scoring games by a rookie in @WNBA history with her 29th straight game of 10+ points
— Dallas Wings PR (@DallasWingsPR) August 21, 2025
A'ja Wilson holds the record of 33 games, while Candace Parker is #2 with 32; Cooper…
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In the game, Rickea Jackson (23 points) and Kelsey Plum (20 points) countered PB’s high-scoring night as the Sparks won the matchup with an 81-80 score. They are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. The Wings, after the defeat now as a 9-27 record and are eliminated from postseason race.
Players Congratulate Paige Bueckers For Mega Performance
PB is nearly breaking every scoring record, but her 44-point performance drew praise from the WNBA players. NBA superstar Ja Morant was one of the admirers who tweeted, “paige hooping”. A simple two-word praise from an explosive scorer explains the Wings’ stars show on the floor. Lakers’ legend Magic Johnson, part-owner of the Sparks, also heaps praise on the rookie.
In his ‘X’ post, he wrote, “I have to give Page Bueckers some love for hitting 44 points in last night’s game, the most points by a rookie in WNBA history and the most points in a game by any player this season!”.
I have to give Page Bueckers some love for hitting 44 points in last night’s game, the most points by a rookie in WNBA history and the most points in a game by any player this season! 🔥
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 21, 2025
Her competitor on the floor, Cameron Brink, also couldn’t help but say a few good words, “She’s a phenomenal player. Point blank period.” Defensively strong Cam couldn’t stop the former UConn star and sportingly accepted Bueckers’ phenomenal range and play. PB’s former teammate DiJonai Carrington showed love with “40 ball P!!!?” post while Arike Ogunbowale declared her teammate Rookie of the Year.
With her recent performances, the star might overtake her closest ROY rival Sonia Citron for the illustrious accolade.