Paige explodes for 44! And sets a record.

[CTtoSanDiego]

Paige scored 44 tonight against LA on 17-21 shots. I got to watch it on TV because I get the LA Sparks channel out her in San Diego. First player in WNBA history to score 40+ on better than 80% shooting. They lost on a buzzer beater (by San Diego's own Kelsey Plum), but that's okay, since the Wings aren't going to make the playoffs and need a high draft choice. My only complaint is that with about 10 seconds to go, she passed it to a teammate (too unselfish!) who missed a 3 point shot that led to Plum's buzzer beater. Our girl rocks, though!

 

[gold2323]

 

[veivoli]

According to my brief research, technically, the record was equaled as Cynthia Cooper scored 44 in the inaugural season of the WNBA (1997), but then all players were rookies, and Cynthia was about 30 years old. The true rookie record was held by Candace Parker who scored 40 points in 2008.

Whatever - full credit to Paige for an amazing performance.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

My only complaint is that with about 10 seconds to go, she passed it to a teammate (too unselfish!) who missed a 3 point shot that led to Plum's buzzer beater.

Old habits.