Liberty Secure Fifth Straight Win with Record Victory

The New York Liberty secured a dominant 99-67 victory over the Dallas Wings, marking their fifth consecutive win and improving their record to a league-best 31-6. Sabrina Ionescu led the scoring with 20 points, including four three-pointers, and added six assists, while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton contributed 17 points and six rebounds. This victory also set several records for the Liberty, including the most fast-break points in a season since 2022 and extending their streak of games with at least 15 assists to 108. Arike Ogunbowale of the Wings scored 11 points, surpassing Deanna Nolan as the franchise's all-time leading scorer, although Dallas suffered their sixth straight loss. The Liberty's win reduced their magic number to clinch home-court advantage throughout the playoffs to one. They will face the Minnesota Lynx next, aiming to secure the top seed for the playoffs.