The Dallas Wings have played in two close games this week, and on Friday found themselves on the wrong side of a nailbiter. The Wings lost their 25th game of the season as the Los Angeles Sparks (16-17) claimed a 97-96 victory and an 0-2 series lead at College Park Center.

Dallas Wings rookie sensation Paige Bueckers broke the franchise record for most assists in a rookie season on Friday night in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, picking up her 143rd assist midway through the first quarter.

Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks outpaced Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Friday night, earning a hard-fought 97-96 win behind seven rebounds from the standout forward.