Jessica Shepard, Paige Bueckers celebrated as All-Star starters

Bueckers missed the scheduled matchup due to soreness.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

Your @dallaswings All-Star Starters 🤗 Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers are celebrated at home in Dallas for being nam Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Pregame festivities celebrated Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers at home for being named All-Star starters. The recognition took place ahead of a scheduled matchup against New York.

Why it matters: The honors underscore their pivotal roles in establishing a successful first half of the season. Bueckers, however, was ruled out of the contest due to soreness.

By the numbers: Dallas entered the game with a 17-8 record and a five-game winning streak. New York arrived with a 15-12 mark.

What to watch: The roster will attempt to navigate the matchup and extend its winning streak without its starting guard.

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