Bueckers' 22 points, 11 rebounds help Wings beat Sky 96-81, extend win streak to 5 games

Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings to a 96-81 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five games. Bueckers finished with 22 points and 11 assists, while Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds for Dallas. At the American Airlines Center, home of the NBA’s Mavericks, the Wings improved to a 16-8 record in front of 13,236 fans. Chicago’s Kamilla Cardoso was slowed after a strong start, finishing with 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Sydney Taylor scored 20 points for the Sky. Dallas took the lead for good with 3:07 remaining following a bucket by Shepard. Alanna Smith left in the first half with a left leg injury, and Skylar Diggins missed her third straight game due to a knee issue. Dallas hosts New York on Thursday; Chicago hosts Seattle Wednesday.