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Paige Bueckers breaks down in postgame presser after heartbreaking playoff exit

Following a devastating postseason elimination, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers became overwhelmed with emotion during her media availability alongside teammate Arike Ogunbowale. The Wings had commanded a sixteen-point advantage midway through the third quarter of the decisive third matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, only for Gabby Williams to spark an incredible comeback that secured a four-point victory and a historic series win for the expansion franchise.

With this result, the Valkyries advance to the next round to meet the Las Vegas Aces. Meanwhile, other powerhouse squads suffered early exits as well, including the Indiana Fever falling to Las Vegas and the Minnesota Lynx getting knocked out by the New York Liberty, setting up a semifinal slate featuring New York against the Atlanta Dream.

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