Liberty Edge Past Wings in Overtime

Key Performances

Breanna Stewart delivered a triple‑double night with 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. Sabrina Ionescu erupted for 21 points, half of them arriving in overtime, and she converted all five of her extra‑time attempts. The Liberty erased a 12‑point deficit in the third quarter, storming back with 24 points in the fourth to force overtime and set up the decisive finish.

Arike Ogunbowale poured in 29 points and nailed a crucial three‑pointer with 27.5 seconds left, leaving Dallas just one point behind. Jessica Shepard posted her 17th double‑double of the season, matching Angel Reese’s league‑wide total with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Jonquel Jones contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Marine Fauthoux added a double‑double of her own with 10 points and 10 boards.

Dallas was missing star Paige Bueckers, who took a hard hit to the head the previous night versus the Los Angeles Sparks. Bueckers is not in the concussion protocol but remains sore, limiting the Wings’ offensive options. The loss snapped a franchise‑record six‑game winning streak for Dallas and ended New York’s own four‑game skid. A mechanical issue on the Liberty’s charter forced the game to be rescheduled from Thursday night, adding an unexpected layer to the matchup.

Impact and Outlook

The win moves the Liberty to 14‑12 heading into a home game against Chicago on Wednesday. Dallas, now 17‑9, will travel to Portland, looking to recover after the abrupt end to their streak. Both clubs will need to address the strengths exposed on the court—New York’s balanced scoring and Dallas’s dependence on a single scorer when Bueckers is unavailable.

Stewart’s all‑around production highlights the Liberty’s depth, while Ionescu’s clutch overtime shooting marks her growing role as a game‑changer. For the Wings, Ogunbowale’s 29‑point effort underscores how much the team leans on her when Bueckers is out. The next two contests will test each roster’s ability to adjust and maintain momentum.