Wings rookie Paige Bueckers returned to the lineup after missing the previous game. She scored 20 points and added six rebounds, four assists and three steals while shooting 7-of-12 and going 2-of-4 from three-point range.

Clearly, the Liberty are the better team this season. Being able to pull off such an upset is great for the mood in Dallas and gives a preview of what could come in the future. With Bueckers and Ogunbowale leading the way, the Wings seem to be heading in the right direction.

Brooklyn - As the current WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires in October, the league and Women's National Basketball Players association (WNBPA)

Things were so bad Monday night that the Liberty held an emergency team meeting in the visiting locker room for close to 40 minutes after the loss.

Paige Bueckers is expected to return to Dallas starting lineup after rest day, while New York looks to bounce back from a narrow loss to Sparks without Breanna Stewart.

Sabrina Ionescu continues to play some of the best basketball of her career. As she makes her way through season No. 6 in the WNBA, Ionescu hasn't just improved statistically on the court, she's also let her personality as a leader shine through.

Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points and the Dallas Wings hung on to beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Monday night despite making only one field goal in the

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The Liberty’s attempt at a comeback was inspiring, sure. They outscored the Wings 20-7 in the fourth quarter. But not even the word “embarrassing” could sum up how poorly the defending champions

The Liberty will turn the page to Wednesday’s WNBA Finals rematch without Stewart (leg) and Sabally (knee discomfort).

Wings star Paige Bueckers got the team’s game against Liberty started in impressive fashion with a jaw-dropping midrange jumper.