WNBA: Paige Bueckers Scores 10 Points In Her Debut For The Dallas Wings Against Minnesota Lynx

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Napheesa Collier's outstanding performance led the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-84 win over the Dallas Wings. Collier scored 34 points, overshadowing Paige Bueckers' debut for Dallas. Bueckers, the top draft pick, managed 10 points in front of a full house at Texas-Arlington's arena. She struggled with her shooting, missing both three-point attempts and making only three of ten shots.

In another game, Kelsey Plum shone for the Los Angeles Sparks, scoring 37 points as they defeated the Golden State Valkyries 84-67. The Valkyries' debut was marked by excitement from a sellout crowd of 18,064. Despite the loss, fans celebrated the arrival of professional women's basketball in the Bay Area. Plum's second-half surge helped secure the victory for Los Angeles.

The Washington Mystics edged out the Atlanta Dream with a 94-90 victory. Brittney Sykes contributed significantly with 22 points, including a crucial layup in the final moments. Rookie Sonia Citron added 19 points after halftime, helping secure Sydney Johnson's first win as Mystics coach. Allisha Gray matched her career high with six three-pointers for Atlanta.

Collier initiated a pivotal run for Minnesota in the third quarter, extending their lead to 71-58. Courtney Williams supported with 25 points and nine assists, while Jessica Shepard added 15 points and eight rebounds. Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 16 points, and DiJonai Carrington contributed 15 following an offseason trade from Connecticut Sun.

Kelsey Plum's move to Los Angeles proved fruitful as she delivered her second-highest career score in her debut game for the Sparks. Her performance was pivotal in building a significant lead during the third quarter against Golden State. Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson also made notable contributions to Los Angeles' triumph.

The Valkyries' first basket came from Kayla Thornton amid enthusiastic chants from fans. Tiffany Hayes led Golden State with 19 points, while Temi Fagbenle and Julie Vanloo added 15 and 14 points respectively. Despite their efforts, they couldn't overcome Los Angeles' dominance on court.

Mystics Triumph Over Dream

Brittney Griner scored crucial points late in Atlanta's game against Washington but couldn't prevent their defeat. Brionna Jones had an impressive performance with a double-double of 16 points and ten rebounds along with five assists for Atlanta. Rhyne Howard added support with eleven points and six assists.

Kiki Iriafen fouled out towards the end but managed to score fourteen points for Washington before exiting. Sug Sutton contributed thirteen points while Jade Melbourne added eleven to help secure their team's victory over Atlanta Dream.