Bueckers scores 25, leaves late in 4th quarter, as Wings beat Sparks 90-82

July 19, 2026 - 20:20

Paige Bueckers delivered a standout performance with 25 points, but her night ended early after leaving the game late in the fourth quarter, as the Wings held on for a 90-82 victory over the Sparks. The pivotal moment came when Bueckers drilled a three-pointer that capped a decisive 14-5 run, giving Dallas an eight-point lead with 9:12 remaining. That surge proved enough to keep Los Angeles at bay down the stretch.

Bueckers was efficient from the floor, shooting 10-of-17 and adding five rebounds and four assists before exiting with just under two minutes left. The nature of her departure was not immediately detailed, but the Wings did not miss a beat defensively in the closing moments. Dallas built its lead on balanced scoring, with three other players reaching double figures. The Sparks fought back behind strong interior play, cutting the deficit to six points with under a minute to play, but they could not get over the hump.

The win improves the Wings' record and snaps a brief slide, while the Sparks continue to search for consistency. Los Angeles struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 4-of-16 from deep, which ultimately undermined their comeback efforts. Bueckers' late-game exit will be a storyline to monitor, but for now, Dallas can celebrate a hard-fought home win.