Liberty’s Wings Preview: Home Dragons vs. Road Strugglers – Liberty Aims for Seventh Straight Win

On August 21, the WNBA regular season continues with the Liberty hosting the Wings.

The Liberty has a record of 23 wins and 4 losses, ranking first in the league. They average 86.2 points per game, ranking first in the league, and concede an average of 76.1 points per game, ranking third in the league. Their home record is 12 wins and 1 loss, with a win rate that ranks first in the league.

The Wings have 6 wins and 20 losses, ranking third from the bottom in the league. They average 82.3 points per game, ranking sixth in the league, and concede an average of 90.5 points per game, ranking last in the league. Their away record is 2 wins and 12 losses, with a win rate that ranks last in the league.

In their last game, the Wings lost 91-109 to the Sun. Five players scored in double digits, with Arike Ogunbowale scoring 21 points, Satou Sabally contributing 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, Natasha Howard adding 17 points and 11 rebounds, Awak Kuier scoring 12 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, and Veronica Burton chipping in 10 points.

Season statistics show that Arike Ogunbowale averages 22.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.7 steals per game. Natasha Howard averages 16.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Awak Kuier averages 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

In their last game, the Liberty defeated the Aces 79-67 to secure their sixth straight win. Sabrina Ionescu contributed 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, Breanna Stewart added 18 points and 7 rebounds, Tina Charles scored 10 points and grabbed 17 rebounds with 7 assists, and Marine Johannes contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Season statistics for the Liberty show that four players are averaging double-digit points. Sabrina Ionescu averages 20 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Breanna Stewart averages 19.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. Tina Charles averages 14.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Marine Johannes averages 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

In terms of injuries, both teams have one player who will not be able to play. The Wings will be without Sigris Egharevba, while the Liberty will be without Marine Johannes.

Given the disparity in strength between the two teams, especially when the Liberty, who have the best home win rate, face off against the Wings, who have the worst away win rate, the difference becomes even more pronounced. Both teams are strong on offense, with the Liberty leading the league in offensive capability and the Wings ranked sixth. However, the Wings have the weakest defense in the league, while the Liberty excels in both offense and defense. The Wings focus heavily on offense but neglect defense, making it highly challenging for them to pull off an upset away from home.

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