What happened
Paige Bueckers buried a 28-foot step-back 3-pointer with 6:03 left in the fourth quarter, according to the ESPN game signal. The make brought the score to 79-74 in a live regular-season WNBA game.
Why it matters
A made three in a five-point game that late can shift late-game shot value, pace and live betting interest. It also adds to an early-season run of scoring flashes from Paige Bueckers already tracked by Wire.report.
The data edge
Signal data: 28-foot step-back 3-pointer, Q4, 6:03 remaining, score 79-74. Search results tied the game to Minnesota at Dallas on May 14, 2026. Pre-game odds snippets listed Dallas -3.5 and a total of 178.5 at DraftKings, while preview coverage said both teams entered 1-1. No verified live line movement was available in search results.
What to watch
Watch the closing possessions to see whether Bueckers gets more late-clock creation chances in the final six minutes. The final score and any postgame quotes will determine whether this shot becomes a turning point or a brief rally.