Dallas Wings coach Chris Koclanes turned his postgame comments into a critique of officiating Sunday after a 90-81 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, saying rookie guard Paige Bueckers deserved more protection from referees.

Bueckers, who has been the centerpiece of Dallas' offense all season, finished with nine points and nine assists but attempted only two free throws despite driving into the lane throughout the game. Koclanes grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of calls, eventually picking up a technical foul in the fourth quarter after protesting a box-out collision.

"It was extremely physical," Koclanes told reporters . "She was attacking the rim and playing in the paint downhill, and for her to only go to the free-throw line two times — something's off there. How many tim

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