Azzi Fudd, Wings spoil season debut of Sabrina Ionescu with big road win
WNBANo. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd scored a career-high 24 points to fuel the Dallas Wings to a big road upset of the New York Liberty.
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WNBAAzzi Fudd’s third-quarter takeover at Barclays Center lifts the Wings past the Liberty
WNBAAzzi Fudd wanted to slow her game down and let it come to her. “My goal was to just play a little bit slower,” Fudd said. The 17 points was tied for the second-most by a rookie in a quarter, trailing only the 20 that Shoni Schimmel had when she played for Phoenix.
Phoenix Mercury’s defense fades late in narrow defeat vs. Atlanta Dream
WNBAATLANTA — Flashes of the Phoenix Mercury’s defensive identity were present on Sunday, but they were unable to sustain it down the stretch in an 82-80 loss to the Atlanta Dream. May 24, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) looks for a pass against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.