Paige Bueckers’ 30+ Points Games, Ranked (Opinion)

No. 3- June 11, 2026 vs. Phoenix Mercury (31 Points)

This game took place during the Commissioner’s Cup. It ranks 3rd on the list despite ending in a convincing victory for the Dallas Wings.

In this game, Bueckers scored 31 points in just 31 minutes on the floor. She also filled the stat sheet by adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. She shot 14-of-20 from the field, which is 70%. She also went 3-of-5 from beyond the three-point arc.

This performance marked her third career 30-point game. It was also her season high at that point in the 2026 season. It was a major factor in an 85-70 Commissioner’s Cup victory.

While this game proves she can dominate in her 2nd year, the next performance is the one that first announced she could become a superstar.

No. 2- June 11, 2025, vs. Phoenix Mercury (35 Points)

This game is the first official 30-point performance of her professional career. She was returning to the lineup after missing time in concussion protocol and dealing with an illness. 

During the game, Paige Bueckers finished with 35 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. She played over 37 minutes and committed only two turnovers.

She looked comfortable on the court despite the Dallas Wings falling 93-80 on the road.

If this game introduced her to the league, the final performance made sure nobody would ever forget her name.

No. 1- August 20, 2025, vs. Los Angeles Sparks (44 Points)

This performance is the clear choice for the number one spot. Even though Dallas lost the game, it remains one of the greatest rookie scoring performances in WNBA history.

Paige Bueckers scored 44 points while adding 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. She played just over 36 minutes. She shot 17-of-21 from the field, which is 81%. She was also a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. 

Dallas lost the game, 81-80. The 44 points set the WNBA rookie single-game scoring record. It tied the 1997 mark set by Cynthia Cooper-Dyke but surpassed the 40-point mark from Candace Parker in 2008. It was the single highest-scoring game of the entire 2025 WNBA season.

Furthermore, she became the first player in league history to score at least 40 points while shooting over 80% from the field. She also became only the second rookie ever to record multiple 35-point games.

Paige Bueckers has three career 30-point games through June 29, 2026. Combined, she has scored 110 points across these three contests. That brings her to an average of 36.7 points per game.