Plum’s Buzzer-Beater Spoils Bueckers’ Historic 44-Point Night, Ends Wings’ Playoff Hopes

Los Angeles, CA – In a dramatic WNBA showdown on Wednesday night, Paige Bueckers delivered a season- and career-high 44 points for the Dallas Wings, a monumental effort that ultimately fell short as the Los Angeles Sparks secured a narrow 81-80 victory thanks to a last-second buzzer-beater from Kelsey Plum. The heartbreaking loss officially eliminated the Wings from playoff contention.

Bueckers’ incredible 44-point outburst, achieved on an astounding 81 percent shooting from the field, marked the highest individual scoring performance in the league this season. Despite her valiant attempt to keep Dallas’s playoff dreams alive, including scoring all 14 of the Wings’ fourth-quarter points, the rookie sensation couldn’t single-handedly secure the win.

Kelsey Plum sealed the deal for the Sparks with her game-winning shot, contributing 20 points and four rebounds on the night. Rickea Jackson led the charge for Los Angeles with 25 points, while Cameron Brink added 11 points and eight rebounds. The Sparks’ victory improves their record to 17-18, tightening the race for the final playoff spots in the league.

Despite Bueckers’ standout rookie campaign, the Dallas Wings dropped to a 9-27 record, officially ending their season without a playoff berth. This thrilling contest underscored Bueckers’ exceptional talent, even as it brought a disappointing conclusion to the Wings’ playoff aspirations.

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