{"id":918991,"date":"2026-10-03T11:16:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/918991\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:16:18","slug":"paige-bueckers-viral-moment-with-teammate-after-wings-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/918991\/","title":{"rendered":"Paige Bueckers’ Viral Moment With Teammate After Wings Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA first round playoffs at Chase Center on October 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Dallas Wings<\/a> felt a range of emotions after\u00a0losing 77-73 to the Golden State Valkyries in a WNBA playoff elimination game\u00a0Friday night.<\/p>\n

Dallas led by 16 points at one point and ran 20-0 at one point. Golden State fought back and held the Wings to just 29 total points in the second half.<\/p>\n

After her WNBA playoff record 45 points, Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 in the loss<\/a>. Dallas\u2019 star Paige Bueckers struggled in her playoff loss, scoring 17 points and dishing out 6 assists, but went 3-of-14 from the field. Bueckers\u2019 emotions after the game showed how much she cared, but Ogunbowale\u2019s actions spoke louder about her as a leader.<\/p>\n

Paige Bueckers & Arike Ogunbowale\u2019s Moment After Dallas Wings Loss<\/p>\n

\n\"PaigeGettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 OCTOBER 02: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings warms up prior to playing the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the of the WNBA first round playoffs at Chase Center on October 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

During their postgame press conference, Ogunbowale was being asked about the Wings being counted out of the series and staying competitive against Golden State. That question made Bueckers emotional, and she teared up as she put her head down on the table. While the question was being asked, Ogunbowale put her hand on Bueckers\u2019 shoulders to comfort her and answered the question.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think a lot of people counted us out a lot all throughout the whole season, but we never\u2014 we truly never cared about what people said. We know what we had in this locker room. Uh, we knew we can compete with anybody regardless of even what the first game was in the playoffs. We knew we had what it took.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paige Bueckers is emotional during her post-game interview<\/p>\n

Arike Ogunbowale is there for her. \u270a<\/p>\n

(h\/t @sacbabi<\/a>)\n <\/p>\n

Bueckers finished her first playoff series averaging 16 points, 4 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in three contests. Ogunbowale averaged 28.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game against Golden State.<\/p>\n

Wings Have Plenty to Be Proud of In First Playoff Series Since 2023<\/p>\n

\n\"PaigeGettyARLINGTON, TEXAS \u2013 SEPTEMBER 30: Arike Ogunbowale #24 and Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings celebrate after defeating the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in overtime in game two of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at College Park Center on September 30, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

The Wings finished the season with a 27-17 overall record and seventh in the standings. This was a drastic improvement from their 10 wins last year.<\/p>\n

Dallas is on the right path to being a great team for years to come. Bueckers has emerged as a top-10 player in the league, Ogunbowale is still a prime scorer, and Jessica Shepard is a triple-double force. Once Azzi Fudd returns from injury, the Wings can add a great three-point shooter and defender.<\/p>\n

This Wings team appears to be one piece away from being WNBA title contenders if the offseason works in their favor. They have a chance to surprise the league next year and take home a title.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tAnthony Miller<\/a> Anthony Miller is a veteran reporter covering the WNBA and College Football for Heavy.com. He has been with Heavy since 2026, as he has covered multiple professional leagues like the NFL, WNBA, UFL, XFL, USFL, PLL, MLS, and more since 2019. Currently, he covers the UFL as a reporter for UFL News Hub and FanSided as a site expert and contributor covering the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings. More about Anthony Miller<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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