ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 Paige Bueckers scored 19 points, Jessica Shepard had her fifth triple-double of the season with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 97-77 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.<\/p>\n
Both teams were returning from the break for the FIBA World Cup in Germany, where Bueckers helped lead the United States to the title.<\/p>\n
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