Shepard’s Triple-Double Powers Dallas Past New York

Game Overview

Jessica Shepard poured in 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out 11 assists en route to her third triple‑double of the season. The Dallas Wings rode that performance to an 88‑77 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Dallas improves to 14‑8 and notches its eighth road win, a sharp rebound from just six road victories over the previous two campaigns.

Paige Bueckers contributed a single three‑point field goal with 3:12 left in the fourth quarter, pushing Dallas ahead 82‑70. The basket earned Shepard an assist, marking her as only the second player in WNBA history to compile three triple‑doubles in a single season, alongside Alyssa Thomas. Shepard’s fourth career triple‑double also ties her with Sabrina Ionescu for the second‑most all‑time, trailing only Thomas.

Key Player Stats

Bueckers finished the night with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists, helping Dallas win five of its last seven games. Azzi Fudd added 12 points, while Awak Kuier recorded 10 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. For New York, Breanna Stewart led with 29 points and nine rebounds, complemented by Jonquel Jones’s 17 points and Ionescu’s 14 points.

Stewart’s four field goals accounted for all of New York’s 10 makes in the first half, leaving her teammates 6‑for‑27 from the floor. The Liberty trailed 47‑31 at halftime and could not close the gap despite Stewart’s strong individual effort. Dallas’s balanced scoring and defensive play proved decisive in securing the win.

Road Success Surge

The victory marks Dallas’s eighth road triumph this season, up sharply from the six combined road wins the franchise posted over the past two years. This turnaround underscores the Wings’s growing ability to perform away from the-hosted venues. The win also positions Dallas for a critical stretch, beginning with a trip to Toronto on Friday.

New York falls to 13‑9 and will look to rebound against Minnesota on Saturday. Both teams aim to lock down defensive schemes and improve shooting efficiency as the postseason hunt intensifies. The upcoming games will test each side’s depth and resilience.

Stay tuned for more WNBA action as these key matchups unfold and players continue to set new benchmarks on the court.