DALLAS — Sabrina Ionescu had a tough night.
She was generating good looks, but nothing was falling.
She went 3-for-20 from the field for nine points through the first four quarters of Monday’s game.
But when the game went to overtime, and with the Liberty in dire need of a win, she woke up and took over.
Ionescu scored 12 of the Liberty’s 16 overtime points to lead them to a thrilling 99-98 win against the Wings that snapped a four-game losing skid.
That’s the beauty of a shooter’s mentality; there was never a doubt for Ionescu.
Shooting can be a numbers game.
Sabrina Ionescu attempts a shot during the Liberty’s July 20 win. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
She knew it was only a matter of time before they fell.
Better late than never, right?
Ionescu rediscovered her shooting stroke to deliver a memorable overtime experience.
She went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field to capture a much-needed win.
Monday’s game came after it was postponed four days ago, when the Liberty had travel issues attempting to fly out of New York.
Sabrina Ionescu controls the ball during the Liberty’s July 20 win. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The victory was worth the wait.
The Liberty love a comeback.
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This time, they finally were successful.
The Liberty needed this win badly, but it looked like they weren’t going to get it.
A bad third quarter almost ended them.
But the Liberty rallied from being down by 12 near the midway point in the third to make it a close game down the stretch.
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The game was sent to overtime after Arike Ogunbowale tied it up with 3.9 seconds left and the Wings then blew up what the Liberty tried to do after a timeout.
From there, Ionescu delivered when her team needed her the most.
Breanna Stewart, though, had been the team’s rock, especially in the fourth.
She finished with 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.
