Sabrina Ionescu contributed 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists to guide the New York Liberty to an 88-77 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. This victory extended the Liberty’s winning streak to three games as they improved to a 20-10 record this season.
Strong Team Performances Fuel Liberty’s Success
Jonquel Jones made a significant impact with an impressive 4-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc, finishing with 14 points. Emma Meesseman supported the team with 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, while Leonie Fiebich added 14 points before fouling out late in the game. Natasha Cloud and Marine Johannes each scored 10 points, helping the Liberty shoot 46.3 percent overall, including 38.5 percent from three-point range.
Dallas Wings Struggle to Close the Gap Despite Strong Efforts
The Wings fell to 8-23 after their fourth straight loss, with Arike Ogunbowale posting a team-high 17 points and Maddy Siegrist contributing 15 points off the bench. Dallas connected on 40 percent of their field goals but managed only 14.3 percent from three-point range, hitting 3 of 21 attempts. Rookie Paige Bueckers did not play due to a back injury sustained earlier in the week, and the Wings’ record without her fell to 1-6. Reserve Myisha Hines-Allen also added 12 points and seven rebounds for Dallas.
Back-and-Forth Battle Highlights Third Quarter Rally
New York led by as many as 19 points in the second quarter before Dallas staged a comeback. After the Liberty opened the third quarter with a score, the Wings went on a 21-6 run to reduce the deficit to seven. Ogunbowale was instrumental in this rally, scoring 12 third-quarter points and helping bring Dallas within 64-57 late in the quarter. Despite this momentum, Dallas was unable to surpass New York’s lead in the final quarter.
Liberty Regain Control with Key Runs in Final Quarter
Leonie Fiebich sparked the fourth quarter with consecutive three-pointers that initiated a 13-1 run, pushing the Liberty’s lead to 77-58 with nearly six minutes remaining. Jonquel Jones followed with five straight points, before Fiebich hit another three to cap the run. Dallas responded with a strong push from Maddy Siegrist, who scored nine unanswered points to bring the margin under double digits. However, Jones’s late three-pointer sealed the victory, making the score 86-75 with under a minute to play.
Impact of Player Absences and What Lies Ahead
New York Liberty continued to perform well despite missing star Breanna Stewart for the sixth consecutive game due to a right knee injury. Meanwhile, Dallas struggled without Paige Bueckers, who has been sidelined since her injury earlier in the week. The Liberty’s ability to maintain their winning streak in Stewart’s absence demonstrates their growing team depth and resilience as they pursue a strong finish to the regular season.