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‘Absolutely Embarrassing,’ ‘Free Her’ — Outrage Erupts As Wings’ Late-Game Collapse Overshadows Paige Bueckers’ Record-Breaking Night

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The Dallas Wings’ momentum witnessed a sudden drop on Monday night as the Phoenix Mercury put up a frantic, fourth-quarter rally to secure an 87-86 victory, snapping the Wings’ six-game winning streak. After the game, the fans could not help but express concern that Paige Bueckers’ record-setting effort went in vain as her team suffered an embarrassing collapse.

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3 things as the Wings fall apart in the fourth quarter, fall 87-86 at Phoenix Mercury

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 21: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on September 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Mercury (1...

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Preview: Mystics host bottom feeder Sun on Tuesday

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The Washington Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Monday evening. Here’s the preview: Game Info When: Monday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. How to Watch: Monumental Injuries Mystics: none Sun: Saniya Rivers (Day-to-Day), Rayah Marshall, Brittney Griner, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Kennedy Burke (Out) What to watch for The Washington Mystics just beat one of the stronger teams, away, the Indiana Fever. And they did in impressive fashion, leading by almost...

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ESPN Insider Puts Angel Reese at Center as Fever 'Teeter Back and Forth' Ahead of Playoffs

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Since the WNBA has resumed after the FIBA World Cup break, it’s the Atlanta Dream that has stolen the limelight, confidently projecting themselves as one of the contenders, and their numbers are strongly backing their case. ESPN analyst Monica McNutt highlighted a compelling paradox driving the Atlanta Dream’s late-season surge.

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