Paige Bueckers Makes Rare WNBA History Alongside Kelsey Plum in Wings’ Biggest Win of the Season

This is their biggest win by margin so far this season. But while this helped the Wings climb to a 2-2 record, Bueckers quietly accomplished something even bigger in the process. The 24-year-old finished the night with 18 points, three rebounds, and seven assists.

Though they are strong stats on their own, they also helped the Dallas guard officially join Kelsey Plum as the only players in WNBA history to record 772 points and 216 assists through their first 40 career games. This achievement will become even more impressive considering Bueckers reached the mark in just four games into her second season after playing 36 games as a rookie in 2025. She also moved slightly ahead of Caitlin Clark’s scoring total through 40 career games, with Clark previously recording 769 points.

There have been long-standing comparisons between Clark and Bueckers , and this latest milestone has only added fresh fuel to that conversation. However, what makes the historic stat interesting is the connection between Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Plum, who share one of the league’s most entertaining competitive rivalries. Back in August 2025, Bueckers exploded with a 44-point performance against the LA Sparks while shooting over 80% from the field.

She finished the night 17-for-21 from the floor, becoming the first player in WNBA history to score over 40 points while shooting above 80%. Whether it was pulling up from deep, attacking off the dribble, or creating space in the midrange, the then-Wings rookie controlled the game offensively from start to finish. However, despite Bueckers delivering one of the greatest scoring performances the league had ever seen, Plum still managed to walk away with a dramatic game-winning buzzer-beater.