Paige Bueckers channels Michael Jordan with savage tongue-out celly — ref’s face says it all

TL;DR

Paige Bueckers celebrated a WNBA victory with a tongue-out gesture, reminiscent of Michael Jordan, during a game against Indiana. The referee's surprised reaction captured on camera went viral on social media.

Key points

Paige Bueckers celebrated a WNBA win with a tongue-out gesture
The celebration was reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic style
The referee's surprised reaction became a viral sensation
The game featured Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever
Dallas won the game 107-104

Paige BueckersDallas WingsIndiana Fever

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A celebration during a heated WNBA game this past weekend quickly went viral across social media. And basketball fans could not stop focusing on one unexpected reaction captured on camera.

Yahoo Sports posted a two-panel image on X on May 12. It showed Paige Bueckers celebrating during Dallas' 107-104 win over Indiana on May 9.

The post was captioned "The ref's face after Paige Bueckers' celly" and it soon spread across social media. The referee's stunned reaction became the real story of the entire post.

Bueckers stuck her tongue out during the celebration, a move that reminded many fans of Michael Jordan. She had just made a big play against the Fever when cameras caught her reaction.

In the background, a female referee stared, wide-eyed and stunned. Fans could not look away from her surprised face in the photo.

Q&A

What did Paige Bueckers do to go viral during the WNBA game?

Paige Bueckers celebrated a victory with a tongue-out gesture, reminiscent of Michael Jordan, which caught the attention of fans and media.

What was the referee's reaction to Paige Bueckers' celebration?

The referee's stunned reaction during Bueckers' celebration became a focal point of the viral post, highlighting the unexpected nature of the moment.

Which teams played in the WNBA game where Paige Bueckers celebrated?

Paige Bueckers celebrated during the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever, which ended with a score of 107-104 in favor of Dallas.