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Shepard's Triple-Double Leads Wings Past Liberty 88-77
8 Jul
Summary
- Jessica Shepard recorded her third triple-double of the season.
- The Dallas Wings defeated the New York Liberty with a final score of 88-77.
- Shepard's performance moved her into a tie for second-most career triple-doubles.
Jessica Shepard delivered a standout performance on Tuesday night, recording her third triple-double of the season to guide the Dallas Wings to an 88-77 victory against the New York Liberty.
Shepard's impressive stat line included 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. This achievement marks her third triple-double this season and moves her into a tie with Sabrina Ionescu for second-most all-time, trailing only Alyssa Thomas.
The Wings, who have now won five of their last seven games, secured their eighth road win of the season, a significant improvement from previous years. Paige Bueckers contributed 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Azzi Fudd added 12 points and Awak Kuier had 10 points and 12 rebounds.
For the Liberty, Breanna Stewart led the scoring with 29 points and nine rebounds, but her team struggled offensively, particularly in the first half. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 14. The Wings' next game is against Toronto on Friday, while the Liberty will face Minnesota on Saturday.
