NY Liberty Establish New Season Scoring Peak in Victory Against LA Sparks in WNBA Play
Dallas Wings Snap Five-Game Losing Streak with Narrow Victory Over Indiana Fever
The Dallas Wings ended a five-game losing streak on Friday, securing an 81-80 victory over the Indiana Fever. This was the Wings' first win since July 1, 2022, and their first win in the second half of the 2022 season.
In the game, Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points, making her first start since June 6. Paige Bueckers, who has scored in double figures in all 26 games this season for Dallas, finished with 16 points and eight assists. Li Yueru added 20 points off the bench.
The Wings held off a late surge from the Fever, who scored 13 straight points to begin a game-closing 19-3 run. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 24 points, while Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham each scored 14 points. Natasha Howard had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Wings' victory came on the same day that the New York Liberty set a season high with 105 points in their game against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Liberty's strong offensive performance, led by Emma Meesseman (24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists), Jonquel Jones (21 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists), and Leonie Fiebich (20 points, 4 assists), is a testament to the competitive form of the Liberty this season. The team currently holds a strong record of 22-14, placing them near the top of their conference.
This victory for the Dallas Wings marks a significant milestone in their season and signals a potential turnaround as they head into the latter part of the WNBA season. The team will look to build on this win and continue to improve their standing in the league.
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