The Wings, who were without star rookie Paige Bueckers (back), outscored the Liberty 23-14 in the third quarter and cut New York’s 18-point lead down to three at one point.

The Dallas Wings will have to go without a pair of fan favorites for a while as they play out the rest of a trying season.

Wings' 6-Foot-7 Center Has Strong Words For Aliyah Boston on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever have had a tough stretch as of late, losing three of their last four games without Caitlin Clark, after an 81-80 loss to Li Yueru and the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night.

Bueckers' 44th point to tie the record was a technical free throw in the final minute that put the Wings ahead 80-79. However, Kelsey Plum hit a buzzer-beater from just inside the free-throw line with a pop shot that banked in off the glass, and the Sparks won 81-80.

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Paige Bueckers has put together an impressive rookie season, earning an All-Star starting spot while averaging 18.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. But despite her early success, the Dallas Wings have struggled,