Arlington, TX (June 28, 2025) – In a night full of breakout performances and momentum-shifting runs, the Dallas Wings outlasted the Washington Mystics 79-71 on Saturday at College Park Center. First-time starter JJ Quinerly and guard Aziaha James shared the spotlight, each scoring a career-high 15 points to lift the Wings to their fourth win in six games.
With the victory, Dallas improves to 5-13 on the season and evens its 2025 series with Washington at one game apiece. The Mystics drop to 8-9. The Wings were without star rookie Paige Bueckers (rest), but Quinerly stepped up in her absence, adding four rebounds and four assists in her most complete performance to date. James chipped in five boards, one assist, one block, and a career-best three 3-pointers to match Quinerly’s scoring mark.
Game Leaders
| Category | Dallas | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Quinerly, James (15) | Citron (22) |
| Rebounds | Smith, Jones (7) | Citron (10) |
| Assists | Hines-Allen (5) | Sykes (5) |
First Quarter: Dallas 28, Washington 9
Dallas came out firing, opening with an 11-2 run sparked by Quinerly’s early jumper in her first WNBA start. The Wings dominated both ends of the floor, shooting 61.1% while holding Washington to just 3 field goals in the quarter. Myisha Hines-Allen brought instant offense off the bench, scoring seven points in under three minutes. Quinerly posted eight points and four assists in the frame as Dallas built a 28-9 lead—Washington’s lowest-scoring quarter of the season.
Second Quarter: Dallas 17, Washington 22
The Wings stretched their lead to 24 early in the second quarter before Washington responded with a 16-6 run to close the half. Quinerly led all players at the break with 13 points, while Dallas maintained efficiency, shooting 56.7% from the floor and going a perfect 10-of-10 from the line. Dallas’ bench—led by James, Hines-Allen, and Haley Jones—outscored the Mystics’ reserves by double digits. Defensively, the Wings limited Washington to 30% from the field.
Third Quarter: Dallas 19, Washington 25
Sonia Citron keyed a Mystics surge to begin the third, cutting Dallas’ lead to two with a 12-2 run. But James and Hines-Allen steadied the Wings with timely buckets, including a James triple to push the lead back to 11. Citron added 11 points in the frame, but Dallas held firm behind its interior dominance and timely second-chance points.
Fourth Quarter: Dallas 15, Washington 15
Dallas appeared poised to pull away, stretching its lead to double digits with a 21-9 start to the quarter. However, the Mystics made it interesting, rallying behind Citron, Shakira Austin, and Brittney Sykes to cut into the lead late. Clutch baskets from Li Yueru and NaLyssa Smith helped the Wings seal the win, as the frontcourt duo combined for eight points in the final stretch.
By the Numbers:
- Shooting: Dallas 46.8% FG, 36.4% 3PT, 94.4% FT
- Rebounding Edge: Dallas 40, Washington 25
- Bench Points: Dallas 38, Washington 7
- Paint Points: Dallas 42, Washington 28
Dallas will look to keep the momentum rolling when they host the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center on Wednesday, July 3. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on KFAA29 and WNBA League Pass.
