Wings vs Liberty – New York Liberty redeemed themselves with an 85–76 win over Dallas Wings in a highly anticipated rematch. Featuring standout play from Jonquel Jones, Watch Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty, full recap, stats and season conclusion.
Background & Rematch Setup
Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on August 5, 2025 where the Liberty aimed to avenge a previous loss. The Wings had stunned the Liberty in Dallas just one week earlier with a 92–82 win and thanks to electric performances from Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale. New York entered the rematch without stars Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally while Sabrina Ionescu continued to lead the team in scoring post All-Star break.
Game Recap: Liberty Snap Four‑Game Skid
Score & Highlights
- Score: Liberty 85 and Wings 76
- The Wings jumped again at one point holding a 15-point lead but New York’s switch a heavy defense and depth finished it by halftime.
- In the fourth quarter, New York pulled ahead behind key threes from Stephanie Talbot and a rebounding boost from Emma Meesseman.
Key Stats
- Jonquel Jones led Liberty with 15 points and 10 rebounds her 41st career double and played a stabilizing floor role.
- Emma Meesseman have added 13 points while Natasha Cloud tallied 12 points and 6 assists by her own.
- Even wings impact came from the bench with Talbot’s 11 points, earning chants of “EMMA” from the crowd.
Player Spotlight: Jonquel Jones & Rise of Role Players
Jonquel Jones
Returned from injury with poise: her floor spacing and rebounding were critical in Liberty’s balanced attack. Her postseason and all-star credentials continue to validate her as an elite C in the league ([turn0search5][turn0search36]).
Supporting Cast
- Natasha Cloud pivoted the tempo and kept wings contained.
- Emma Meesseman and Stephanie Talbot brought scoring continuity when Ionescu and Stewart were absent.
Wings Performance & Bueckers Standout
Dallas out of the ordinary Paige Bueckers again tallied 21 points and 8 rebounds and continuing her impressive rookie season with near triple double efficiency.
Arike Ogunbowale set the franchise single game assist record 14 and contributed 20 points also maintaining trust in her veteran leadership despite the loss.
In spite of strong individual output the Wings couldn’t sustain defense in second half and lost control of paint dominance late in the fourth.
Implications for Season & Standings
- Liberty improved to 19–10 and firmly holding 2nd place in the WNBA standings. Just behind Minnesota Lynx.
- Wings with their 8–22 record and remain at the league’s bottom this season continues to be a developmental rebuild under their new coaching staff.
- NY’s ability to win without Stewart reemphasizes roster strength ahead of playoff push.
Watch Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty
- WNBA League Pass offers live and on demand streaming for broader international audiences.
- In the Dallas Fort Worth area and local broadcast aired on KFAA29 with commentary by Ron Thulin and Fran Harris.
- Viewers outside broadcast regions can tune into ESPN or check Liberty/Wings official schedule on WNBA platforms, which include live stats, game previews, and box scores.
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 6, 2025
Betting & Predictions Perspective
- Pre-game odds heavily favored New York at −380 with an 8.5-point spread; total line 169.5.
- Player prop lines included Jonquel Jones over 14.5 rebounds and Paige Bueckers over 16.5 points.
- Analysts favored Liberty to cover, citing Wings’ defensive breakdowns allowing transition scoring and rebounding deficits.
Rivalry & Season Narrative
The rematch was billed as the next phase in a budding Wings vs Liberty rivalry, pitting rookie star Bueckers against New York’s veteran core. Liberty’s win reasserts league depth advantage, while Dallas continues scratching for identity amid youth and roster turnover, including the recent trade of DiJonai Carrington.
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