Wings vs Liberty Preview: Second Meeting in Three Days as Stewart & Ionescu Lead the Charge for Consecutive Wins

On September 13 at 8 PM, the WNBA regular season continues with the Dallas Wings hosting the New York Liberty. This is the second meeting between the two teams in three days, with the Liberty securing an easy 105-91 victory in their last matchup.

The Dallas Wings have already been eliminated from playoff contention and currently sit at the bottom of the league with a record of 9 wins and 27 losses. The team’s recent form has also been poor, having not won a game in September, suffering a five-game losing streak which effectively ended their hopes for a playoff berth. In their last game against the Liberty, the Wings fell behind early and were unable to recover despite mounting several comebacks. The team’s offense performed well with five players scoring in double digits, including Arike Ogunbowale with 23 points and Teaira McCowan with 21. However, their defense was lacking, allowing the Liberty to score a season-high 105 points.

This season, the Wings’ defensive performance has been abysmal, conceding an average of 91.5 points per game, ranking them second-to-last in the league. Their roster is actually quite strong, with Ogunbowale averaging 22.6 points per game, placing her third in the league. McCowan, Satou Sabally, and Marina Mabrey all average double-digit scoring, but they have failed to gel as a unit. With nothing left to play for but pride, the Wings will look to end their losing streak on home court.

The New York Liberty, on the other hand, have had an outstanding season, maintaining the top spot in the league with a record of 30 wins and 6 losses. They have remained consistent even as the season winds down, extending their winning streak to four games after defeating the Wings and remaining undefeated in September. In their latest win over the Wings, the Liberty’s offense was on fire, hitting 16 three-pointers. Breanna Stewart led the team with a game-high 27 points, helping the Liberty set a new season-high of 105 points.

The Liberty have demonstrated championship-caliber form this season, excelling on both ends of the floor. They average 86 points per game while holding opponents to just 76.5 points, ranking them among the league leaders in both categories. The Liberty’s “Big Three” of Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones have been instrumental, combining for nearly 55 points per game. Stewart averages 20.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, positioning herself as a contender for MVP alongside A’ja Wilson.

This is the final meeting between these two teams this season, with the Liberty having won all three previous matchups. The disparity in talent is evident, as seen in their most recent encounter where the Wings were no match for the Liberty. Expect another high-scoring affair, given that there is no pressure on either side.

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