Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd helped the Dallas Wings pull off a thrilling comeback win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night, emerging victorious by the final score of 93-92 at College Park Center.
The Wings trailed by as many as 17 points before jumping back in front largely due to Bueckers’ 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Chicago started off strong, taking a 16-6 lead to open the first quarter and maintaining a 28-16 edge at the end of the period.
The Wings climbed back and pulled to within one point on multiple occasions during the second quarter, although the Sky still led 43-38 at the half.
Dallas cut the deficit to three points with eight minutes left in the third quarter, but Chicago immediately responded with a 24-10 run.
At the end of the third, the Sky led 71-57.
Chicago still held a nine-point lead with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter before Dallas scored eight straight points to trail by one.
Both teams battled down the stretch of the game, with the Sky possessing a narrow 92-87 edge with roughly 30 seconds left in the fourth.
Bueckers eventually connected on a three-pointer while getting fouled before Li Yueru hit a pair of free throws to put Dallas in front.
The Sky couldn’t convert their opportunity for a game-winning shot, sealing the victory for the Wings.
Dallas improved to 10-6, while Chicago fell to 4-11.
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