The Dallas Wings just snagged a tight 91-85 win over the Indiana Fever Thursday night, but honestly, all anyone’s buzzing about is what went down *courtside*. It was Azzi Fudd’s ‘disgusted’ reaction to Paige Bueckers that instantly went viral, grabbing more attention than Arike Ogunbowale’s huge 32 points for the Wings or Kelsey Mitchell’s 37 points and five assists for the Fever.
Fudd’s Injury Adds to Wings’ Woes as Bueckers Battles On
Let’s be real, the Wings need Azzi Fudd. The No. 1 overall pick hasn’t seen the court since August 5 due to right knee soreness, and the team just announced she’s undergoing season-ending arthroscopic surgery. Without her in the lineup, Dallas’s winning percentage has absolutely plummeted below 20 percent. Paige Bueckers, even struggling with her shot against the Fever, still put up a solid line with 13 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. But with Fudd out for the rest of the season, the road ahead just got way tougher for Dallas.
That Viral Side-Eye and What Fans Are Saying
So, Fudd was courtside during the game, sunglasses on, arms crossed, and she gave this totally exasperated side-eye look that became an instant highlight. The wild part? Right before that, she stretched out her hand for a dap with Bueckers, and fans are claiming Bueckers didn’t even touch her hand. What’s even crazier is Bueckers didn’t seem to notice Fudd’s look, just kept walking! Social media blew up, with one fan joking Fudd was “giving Paige the full girlfriend stare like ‘babe… what the hell was that.’” Another noticed, “She didn’t even touch her hand.” You gotta wonder if this off-court dynamic is just adding to the pressure.
The Wings may have escaped with a close win against Indiana, but they’ve still got a seriously long way to go to secure a playoff ticket. Fudd’s rehab timeline is still under wraps after the surgery, and her absence leaves a massive hole. The team needs to find answers fast if they want a shot at the postseason.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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