Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink Turn Heads With Pregame Exchange on Friday
Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink Turn Heads With Pregame Exchange on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Sparks put an end to their three-game losing streak on Friday night. This is after L.A. secured a 93-79 road victory against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center.
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Azura Stevens (21 points, six rebounds, five triples) and Dearica Hamby (20 points, four rebounds), among others, led the charge for the Sparks, but it was a concerted effort from the entire squad. All five Sparks starters scored in double digits as they marked their first win in four games.
Two big names watched their respective teams from the sidelines, though, with both Paige Bueckers and Cameron Brink out of commission for this one. Bueckers was recently placed under the league's concussion protocol and missed her third straight game on Friday.
Brink, on the other hand, is still recovering from ACL surgery and has yet to make her season debut for the Sparks.
Bueckers and Brink shared a moment on the floor before the game, and their interaction quickly drew the attention of fans on social media.
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"I need everybody to get healthy! I need both of them on the court," a comment on Instagram read.
"Lil Paigey with Killa Cam 👑👑🤩" said another.
"They're both so pretty," a fan wrote.
Cameron Brink guarding Paige Bueckers during a 2022 college game.Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
"I love this duo 🔥" a reaction read.
"My babies Paige and Cam would be a top 3 duo of all time," another said.
"This was the duo the streets wanted," declared a user.
Bueckers and Brink battled on the court during their college days, but fans will need to wait a little longer before they have their first duel at the WNBA level.
Bueckers should be cleared from the concussion protocol sooner rather than later, while Brink is expected to be back sometime this month. The next time the Wings and the Sparks face off is on August 15, and barring any unforeseen setbacks, Bueckers and Brink should be available for that upcoming clash.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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