The Dallas Wings secured a convincing 79-56 victory over the Seattle Storm in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup on Monday night.
The win was highlighted by the emerging chemistry between Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
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Fudd opened the game's scoring with a basket off an assist from Bueckers.
She continued to benefit from Bueckers' playmaking, scoring her next two field goals on passes from her former UConn teammate.
Fudd finished the game with nine points, shooting 4-for-7 from the field and 1-for-4 from three-point range.
She also grabbed one rebound.
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Bueckers contributed across the board, recording 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Her all-around performance led the starting lineup.
The Wings' starting unit displayed balanced scoring, with four of five starters each tallying nine points. Bueckers led the group with her 10-point effort.
Defensively, Dallas held Seattle to 20-for-61 shooting from the field. Despite not having high offensive efficiency, the Wings' defensive pressure created a comfortable margin.
Aziaha James provided a spark off the bench, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes.
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Her production helped seal the victory and gave fans memorable moments of Bueckers and Fudd sharing the court.
