On Thursday night, Jonquel Jones delivered a performance to remember as the New York Liberty secured their eighth straight win, defeating the Dallas Wings 79-71. Jonquel Jones’ standout game was a key factor in the Liberty’s continued success, highlighting her crucial role in the team’s impressive streak. How did she perform?
Historic Night for Jonquel Jones
Jonquel Jones had a historic night, notching her third consecutive double-double. She finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds, showing her all-around impact on the game. This performance added to her reputation as one of the league’s most fearsome players, making a big difference in the Liberty’s win.
Though Breanna Stewart struggled with her shooting, she still made a big contribution. Stewart scored 19 points, but she only connected on 5 of 18 shots, missing all three of her 3-point attempts. She made 9 of 11 at the foul line to go with seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Jonquel Jones was equally pivotal, with her career-high double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds. Together, her all-around skills were quite influential throughout.
The Liberty victory was truly a team effort as Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich, and Kayla Thornton each made significant contributions. Fiebich and Thornton chipped in with 16 points each to spread the offensive load. They came through, keeping New York’s lead and eventually taking the win. Even missing key players with injuries, NY’s depth and teamwork shone through.
Dallas Wings Struggle
The Dallas Wings struggled despite strong performances from their stars. Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 19 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. Natasha Howard also had an impressive performance with 16 points and eight rebounds but struggled with turnovers in the process, contributing half of Dallas’ 14 turnovers. Teaira McCowan and Satou Sabally added important points and rebounds, but the team couldn’t pull themselves out of the hole of continuous losses.
The game began with Stewart’s early scoring, helping New York to a 9-3 lead, but Dallas fought back to take a 17-14 lead by the end of the first quarter. Kennedy Burke scored early in the second quarter, and some big free throws from Stewart allowed New York to stay ahead, as New York led 35-32 at halftime despite a strong late push from Dallas.
The third quarter was competitive, with Dallas tying things at 44 and staying within a point of New York. Fiebich nailed a big 3 late in the third quarter to give the Liberty a 53-49 lead going into the final period. It was still a tight game, as Dallas held a very short-lived lead in the fourth quarter.
The last minutes of the game were so tense. Ogunbowale’s three-point play provided a brief lead for Dallas before New York scored important layups from Jones and Stewart. A hard-fought 9-2 run in the final minutes sealed the win, proving they could handle the pressure.
Conclusion
A historic double-double by Jonquel Jones, coupled with excellent teamwork from the New York Liberty, proved enough to secure an important win over the Dallas Wings. In an individually and collectively tough season—with the absence of major contributors—the Liberty showed their depth and got an otherworldly performance from Jonquel Jones to keep them going on their eighth consecutive victory. As this season wears on, the ability of New York to stay afloat at this level will be key in their ultimate success.
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