The Dallas Wings secured a commanding 91-76 road victory over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, powered by a spectacular breakout performance from rookie Azzi Fudd. The 2026 No. 1 overall pick put the league on notice, exploding for a career-high 24 points.
Azzi Fudd made HISTORY in the third quarter 👏
Fudd scored 17 PTS in the quarter, tying for the second-most points scored in any quarter by a rookie in WNBA history. She's also up to a career-high 21 PTS!
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Tap to watch: https://t.co/v27ZRP1Ior pic.twitter.com/A96vthmhxt— WNBA (@WNBA) May 24, 2026
Fudd utterly dominated the third quarter, scoring 17 points in that period alone to tie the second-most points by a rookie in WNBA history. She caught fire from deep, draining a franchise rookie-record six three-pointers. Fudd also showcased her defensive versatility, locking down Sabrina Ionescu and adding three steals and two blocks to anchor the Wings’ statement win.
Watch the spectacular dynamic plays from the rookie duo in this Wings vs. Liberty Game Highlights Video (below), which showcases the thrilling third-quarter scoring burst and defensive stops that sealed the victory.
Dallas will be hosting Las Vegas on Thursday, while New York will host Portland in the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night.
