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Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to OT win over short-handed Wings

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from NBC DFW · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Breanna Stewart had 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Sabrina Ionescu scored 12 of her 21 points in overtime, and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 99-98 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid. After scoring just nine points in the third quarter — and trailing by 12 i

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The Dallas Wings' loss to the New York Liberty is a setback for the team, which had been on a franchise-record six-game winning streak. With the WNBA All-Star break approaching, the Wings will have to regroup and refocus before hosting the Atlanta Dream after the break. The team's performance without star Paige Bueckers, who was sidelined due to a head injury, will be a key factor to watch in upcoming games. Arike Ogunbowale's 29 points were not enough to secure a win, and the team will need to find ways to compensate for Bueckers' absence. The Wings' home game against the Dream will be a crucial test for the team, and fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will be eager to see how they bounce back from this loss. The game will also be an opportunity for the Wings to regain momentum and make a push for the playoffs.

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Category: arts · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: NBC DFW · Reading time: 2 min

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Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to OT win over short-handed Wings

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