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Wings Soar Over Liberty in Dominant First Half Victory

Summary

  • Wings take 63-38 lead at halftime, largest deficit for Liberty this season
  • Rookie Paige Bueckers scores 20 points in return to lineup
  • Arike Ogunbowale records 20 points and 14 assists for Wings
Wings Soar Over Liberty in Dominant First Half Victory

The Dallas Wings secured a crucial 92-82 victory over the New York Liberty on Monday, showcasing their offensive prowess in the first half. The Wings came out firing, taking a commanding 63-38 lead at halftime, the largest deficit the Liberty had faced all season.

Rookie Paige Bueckers, who had missed the previous game, returned to the lineup and made an immediate impact, scoring 20 points and adding six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Veteran guard Arike Ogunbowale also had a standout performance, recording 20 points and 14 assists for the Wings.

While the Liberty mounted a strong comeback in the second half, outscoring the Wings 46-29, it was not enough to overcome the early deficit. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty's charge with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu contributed 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds.

The victory improves the Dallas Wings' record to 8-19, while the Liberty fall to 17-8 on the season. The Wings will look to build on this momentum when they face the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday.

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The Dallas Wings defeated the New York Liberty by a score of 92-82.
The Dallas Wings had an explosive first half, taking a 63-38 lead at halftime, which was the largest deficit the Liberty had faced all season.
Paige Bueckers, the rookie for the Dallas Wings, scored 20 points and added six rebounds, four assists, and three steals in her return to the lineup.

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