Bueckers leads all scorers with 23 points at halftime

Five 3-pointers fueled the 15-minute burst.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

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getting silly🤓 Paige Bueckers leads all scorers with 23 points at the half https://t.co/OpdxFrN6Ob

What happened: Paige Bueckers reached 23 points in 15 minutes after starting 5-for-5 from the field. Five of her makes came from beyond the arc.

Why it matters: The scoring pace gave Bueckers a full second half to extend her total. Her five 3-pointers accounted for 15 of her 23 points.

By the numbers: Bueckers averaged 1.53 points per minute during the 15-minute burst, with 65.2% of her scoring coming from 3-pointers.

What to watch: Watch whether Bueckers can sustain her perimeter shooting after halftime.

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