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The Dallas Wings head into their clash with the New York Liberty tonight riding a two-game winning streak, buoyed by standout performances from guard Paige Bueckers. This matchup sees Dallas aiming to prove themselves against one of the WNBA’s strongest contenders, as the Liberty come off the momentum of their recent second Commissioner’s Cup triumph.
Paige Bueckers Powers Wings vs. Liberty Push
In their latest outing on Sunday, the Wings secured an 89-76 victory over the Indiana Fever, drawing level with the Liberty in the standings at 13-8. The win was largely fueled by Bueckers, whose 22-point effort highlighted her exceptional scoring run.
Remarkably, Paige Bueckers has maintained an impressive streak, putting up at least 20 points while shooting over 50% from the field in each of her last five games. This feat ties her with Katie Smith for the longest such streak by a guard in WNBA history, according to ESPN statistics.
Liberty Finding Their Stride After Commissioner’s Cup Win
The New York Liberty have also shown strong form following their Commissioner’s Cup success, continuing their surge with a convincing 99-86 win against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Friday. This victory reinforced their status as a top contender this season.
Point guard Sabrina Ionescu commented on the team’s evolution throughout the season, noting, “I feel like we’re a completely different team from who we were when we first saw [Dallas]. We’ve continued to get better every game, and I feel like we’re at a different pace now than we were then.”
Despite their recent successes, the Liberty will still be without forward Satou Sabally, who remains sidelined due to a concussion. Her absence continues to challenge New York’s lineup depth as they prepare to face the Wings.
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