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“You Don’t Change Your Whole Identity”: Paige Bueckers Reveals Her Mindset Ahead of First WNBA Playoff Appearance

Dallas guard Paige Bueckers is preparing for her inaugural postseason journey as her squad gets ready to challenge the Golden State Valkyries in an opening round series. During the regular season, the standout perimeter player paced her club with averages of 20.9 points and 5.9 assists per contest, helping secure a 27-17 overall mark alongside teammates Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard.

Ahead of the postseason clash, Bueckers emphasized that her approach remains steady rather than undergoing a total transformation, though she acknowledged the heightened stakes and pressure that accompany playoff basketball. The upcoming series will also highlight additional club accolades, including Shepard earning the league's Most Improved Player honor and Azzi Fudd landing on the all-rookie squad alongside Bueckers's selection to the second team.

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