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'Welcome to the WNBA": Bueckers' nightmare start
Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings runs up the court against the Atlanta Dream during the third quarter at Gateway Center Arena on May 25, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Highlights
Allisha Gray's 27-points propels Atlanta Dream to 83-75 victory against 0-4 Dallas Wings
- Dallas Wings start the 2025 season 0-4 after losing by eight to Atlanta Dream
- 2025 No1 Draft pick Paige Bueckers still searching for first win of her WNBA career
- Allisha Gray went 8-from-15 from the field, scoring 27 points
No1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is in the midst of her "welcome to the WNBA" run as the Dallas Wings lost their fourth straight game to start the 2025 season against the Atlanta Dream 83-75 at Gateway Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Allisha Gray's 27-point explosion led Atlanta to their second win of the season.
Key Details
- Result: Atlanta Dream 83 def. Dallas Wings 75
- When: 24th May 2025
- Where: Gateway Center Arena, Atlanta
- Standings: Atlanta Dream (#8) | Dallas Wings (#12)
By the Numbers
- Allisha Gray (Atlanta) starred with 27 points, five rebounds, six assists and three blocks in 37 minutes.
- NaLyssa Smith (Dallas) scored 13 points and had two rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes.
What Happened
The Dream and Wings battled closely in the first quarter with Dallas taking a narrow 18-17 lead after the opening period. The Wings struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring just 12 points as Atlanta seized a 37-30 halftime advantage behind Gray's consistent scoring.
Atlanta dominated the third quarter, outscoring Dallas 31-20 to build a commanding 68-50 lead heading into the final period. Brionna Jones controlled the glass during this stretch, collecting seven of her 15 rebounds to limit Dallas to single-shot possessions. However, the Wings showed resilience in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Dream 25-15 to make the final score more respectable.
Gray was the difference-maker for Atlanta, scoring 27 points on efficient 8-from-15 shooting, including 4-from-9 from beyond the arc and 7-from-8 from the free-throw line. Her six assists and three blocks showcased her all-around impact. Rhyne Howard added nine points, seven rebounds and 10 assists despite shooting just 2-from-12 from the field.
For Dallas, rookie Bueckers contributed 11 points, four rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes, though she struggled with efficiency, shooting 4-from-15. Maddy Siegrist provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and nine rebounds on 6-from-12 shooting.
The Dream's superior shooting efficiency proved decisive, as they shot 42.6% from the field compared to Dallas' 36.6%. Atlanta also dominated from three-point range, connecting on nine triples at a 37.5% clip while the Wings made just five at 21.7%. The Dream's advantage extended to the glass, where they out-rebounded the Wings 42-38, with Jones' 15 rebounds leading all players.
