What Jose Fernandez thinks of Paige Bueckers after Dallas Wings’ first-round exit

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• What Jose Fernandez thinks of Paige Bueckers after Dallas Wings’ first-round exit

  Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez had nothing but praise for his star player Paige Bueckers after the team’s season ended, following the playoff series loss against the Golden State Valkyries. The 24-year-old guard was limited to just 17 points, on 3-14 shooting from the field in a game where the Wings fought until the end, but suffered a 77-73 loss to their opponents.

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  Article published:Oct 3, 3:49 AM ET

• “The Great Ones Do”: Jose Fernandez Reveals What Stands Out About Paige Bueckers’ Leadership Under Heavy Playoff Pressure

  Whether you support the Dallas Wings or not, it was heartbreaking to watch Paige Bueckers break down during the postgame presser after losing the series-decider against the Golden State Valkyries. This was the Wings star’s first playoff appearance, and the team’s first since 2023, and it seemed Bueckers took on a lot of the blame.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 3, 3:23 PM ET