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Dallas Wings soar past New York Liberty with a dominant 91-76 victory

A third-quarter explosion sealed the deal for Dallas. Can the Liberty bounce back after standout performances from Ionescu and Fudd?

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Dallas Wings soar past New York Liberty with a dominant 91-76 victory

The Dallas Wings secured a strong 91-76 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday. Despite standout performances from Liberty players, the Wings dominated with a powerful third-quarter display. Both teams now prepare for their next matches later this week. The Liberty took the court with key players returning, including Sabrina Ionescu, who made her season debut. She contributed 11 points while also adding 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Teammate Satou Sabally added 20 points, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Wings.

Azzi Fudd was a bright spot for New York, scoring 24 points, with 17 coming in the third quarter alone. She hit five 3-pointers during that stretch, keeping her team in contention. Meanwhile, Dallas’ Paige Bueckers matched Fudd’s total with 24 points of her own.

The Wings pulled away decisively in the third quarter, sinking seven 3-pointers. Their offensive surge proved too much for the Liberty, who struggled to close the gap. Dallas now shifts focus to hosting Las Vegas on Thursday, while New York will face Portland on Monday. The Wings’ victory moves them forward with momentum, backed by a balanced scoring effort. The Liberty, despite strong individual performances, will look to regroup ahead of their next game. Both teams face quick turnarounds in their upcoming fixtures.

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