ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings fell just short against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday, losing 97-96 in a nail-biting finish. Despite the loss, the game was fueled by intensity, with both Kelsey Plum and Paige Bueckers showing raw competitive energy throughout. After the matchup, Bueckers reflected on her dynamic with Plum, noting that their friendship makes the competition even more meaningful.
“We’re actually really good friends,” Bueckers explained. “The best way to show respect and embrace that competitive fire is to go at each other. She’s one of the top guards in the league, so it’s always fun battling back and forth in a game like this.”
When asked how it feels to compete against a friend in such a high-stakes contest, she simply replied: “Very fun.
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