In Thursday's episode, Rapinoe referred to Bueckers as "The Rizz Daddy Paige," teasing that, given Dallas’s sweltering temperatures, "you know we’re going to be seeing some jorts because she’s in Dallas and it’s hot."

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale celebrates sinking a three-point basket in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP

Two teams looking for bounce-back performances will meet on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Dream host the Dallas Wings in College Park, Ga.

UConn star Azzi Fudd drew a crowd herself while in attendance to watch former teammate Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings take on the Minnesota Lynx.

Ten miles southwest of where Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers received a roaring ovation Wednesday night at the Target Center, she first learned how to shoot a basketball. She was just another anonymous ponytailed kid who spent her winters in the gymnasium.

Paige Bueckers returns to Target Center, where a player she idolized is evidence of the value of good teammates and a little luck.

Ogunbowale, the 2020 league scoring champion, finished 2-of-14 from the floor and 1-of-8 from three. She scored the bulk of her eight points at the line, three nights after free throws accounted for half of her 16 points in Dallas’ home-opening loss to the Minnesota Lynx.