The Dallas Wings secured a 79-71 victory over the Washington Mystics in a WNBA match, with standout performances from rookies JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James, each scoring 15 points. Despite missing key player Paige Bueckers due to injury, the Wings started strong, leading 28-9 after the first quarter. Arike Ogunbowale added 14 points, while Myisha Hines-Allen contributed 13 points and a team-leading five assists.
Dallas maintained control throughout the game, outrebounded Washington 41-26, and shot 56.7 percent in the first half, going into halftime with a 45-31 lead. The Mystics, who had a three-game winning streak snapped, were led by Sonia Citron’s 22 points and Shakira Austin’s 18. Brittney Sykes returned after missing two games but managed only six points.
Washington struggled offensively, shooting just 34.4 percent from the field. Although they converted 22-of-25 free throws, they faced a nearly four-minute scoring drought at the start of the fourth quarter. James’ early three-pointer in the final quarter helped Dallas extend its lead after Washington cut the deficit to eight. Despite a late rally that brought the score to 75-68, Hines-Allen’s basket with 42 seconds left sealed the win for the Wings.
Dallas finished the game with a 4-of-11 three-point shooting record, with James making 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
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Quinerly, James help Wings get past Mystics in WNBA
Synopsis n nThe Dallas Wings defeated the Washington Mystics 79-71, fueled by rookies JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James, each scoring 15 points. Overcoming Paige Bueckers’ absence due to injury, the Wings dominated early, leading 28-9 after the first quarter. Arike Ogunbowale contributed 14 points, while Myisha Hines-Allen added 13. n nRookies JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James scored 15 points each to lead the Dallas Wings to a 79-71 win over the Washington Mystics on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas. n nThe Wings avenged a recent overtime loss to Mystics despite being without standout rookie Paige Bueckers, sidelined with a knee injury just a night after her 27-point performance. n nWings (5-13) came out firing, racing to a 28-9 lead after the first quarter and never relinquishing control. Arike Ogunbowale added 14 points, while Myisha Hines-Allen chipped in 13 points and a team-high five assists. n nThe Wings dominated the glass with a 41-26 rebounding edge and shot 56.7 percent in the first half, leading 45-31 at the break. n nLive Events n nThe Mystics (8-9) had its three-game winning streak snapped despite a game-high 22 points from Sonia Citron and 18 from Shakira Austin. Brittney Sykes returned from a two-game absence but was held to just six points. n nThe Mystics shot just 34.4 percent from the field, though they went an impressive 22-for-25 from the free throw line. However, they struggled to convert in key moments, including a nearly four-minute scoreless stretch to start the fourth quarter. n nJames’ 3-pointer early in the final frame gave the Wings breathing room after the Mystics trimmed the deficit to eight. The Mystics briefly narrowed the margin to 75-68 late, but Hines-Allen’s bucket with 42 seconds remaining sealed the Wings’ win. n nDallas hit just 4-of-11 from beyond the arc, but James was a standout, going 3-for-4 from deep. n n(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) n n(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) n nDownload The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. n n…moreless n n(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) n n(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) n nDownload The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. n n…moreless