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Dallas Wings Rout Liberty 91-76; Rookie Fudd Scores 24

5/25/2026

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Wings Defeat

Dallas Wings defeated New York Liberty 91-76 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on May 24, 2026.
Rookie Azzi Fudd recorded a career-high 24 points, including six three-pointers and 17 in the third quarter.
Dallas recorded 15 of 35 three-pointers as Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Arike Ogunbowale added 19.
Coach Chris DeMarco said the Liberty must stop allowing 90-plus point games before Monday’s back-to-back with the Portland Fire.

Summary

Ionescu Debuts

Sabrina Ionescu will debut for the Liberty after missing the start with a foot injury.
Satou Sabally logged 16 minutes, shooting 2-for-8 for five points in her first game.
Coach Chris DeMarco must decide how to integrate Ionescu, Marine Johannès and rookie Pauline Astier while Leonie Fiebich sits out Sunday’s matchup.
The Phoenix Mercury, after two home defeats, aim to end the Dream’s historic winning streak in Atlanta.

History

Historical Context

When the WNBA began in 1997 with eight franchises, the New York Liberty and the Dallas-area team that would become the Wings (joined in 1998) were among the league’s originals. The inaugural game drew 14,284 fans at the Great Western Forum. Decades later, the Wings’ recent win over the Liberty reflects the league’s enduring rivalry and its growth from modest crowds to a national presence.

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Wings Defeat

Dallas Wings defeated New York Liberty 91-76 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on May 24, 2026.
Rookie Azzi Fudd recorded a career-high 24 points, including six three-pointers and 17 in the third quarter.
Dallas recorded 15 of 35 three-pointers as Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Arike Ogunbowale added 19.
Coach Chris DeMarco said the Liberty must stop allowing 90-plus point games before Monday’s back-to-back with the Portland Fire.

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