The New York Liberty extended their home win streak with a gritty 88-74 victory over the Dallas Wings on Monday night. After trailing by six at halftime, the Liberty used a relentless fourth-quarter push to outscore Dallas 27-12 in the final frame, showcasing their depth and defensive prowess. The win improves New York’s record to 22-5, further solidifying their position near the top of the WNBA standings.
Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, anchoring the team on both ends of the floor. Sabrina Ionescu added 18 points, including back-to-back three-pointers that helped fuel New York’s comeback in the second half. The Liberty’s bench also delivered timely contributions, with Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Jonquel Jones combining for 21 points and providing much-needed energy on defense.
Dallas, still without star forward Satou Sabally due to injury, struggled to maintain momentum after a strong first half. Arike Ogunbowale paced the Wings with 26 points, but the team shot just 34% from the field in the second half and committed 17 turnovers overall. Despite the loss, rookie guard Jacy Sheldon continued to impress with 12 points and solid perimeter defense.
New York’s defense tightened significantly in the fourth quarter, forcing Dallas into contested shots and limiting second-chance opportunities. Head coach Sandy Brondello praised her team’s resilience and execution, highlighting the defensive rotations and transition scoring as keys to the win. The Liberty have now won five straight games and remain undefeated against Western Conference teams this season.
Dallas will look to regroup as they continue their East Coast road trip, while New York prepares for a marquee matchup against the Connecticut Sun later this week. With the postseason picture beginning to take shape, every game carries added weight — and on Monday night, the Liberty showed they are more than ready for the challenge.
