Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers Suffers Muscle Injury
Dallas Wings’ star player, Paige Bueckers, reported on Tuesday night about a possible back muscle injury. The news came after the game against the New York Liberty, where Bueckers had to temporarily leave the match. Bueckers, selected as number 1 in the draft, felt back discomfort during the third quarter, which forced her to momentarily retire to the locker room. Despite receiving treatment, including stretching and massages, the player returned to the bench and participated in the last period of the game. Despite the injury, Bueckers managed to finish the game with 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, although his team suffered an 85-76 defeat.The young star averages 18.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in her debut season. In addition, she leads the Dallas Wings in points, assists, steals, and blocks, demonstrating her importance to the team.“I was dribbling the ball and felt a strain,” Bueckers explained about the moment of the injury. “It’s day-to-day. I hope it doesn’t keep me out. I just need treatment and rest.”
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