Drifters Dominate Sentinels 118-103 Behind Sterling's Surge
Dallas Drifters Cruise Past Paris Sentinels, Sparked by Balanced Scoring
By Alex Thompson
DALLAS — The Dallas Drifters delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating the Paris Sentinels 118-103. A strong offensive showing and stifling defense in the second half proved to be the difference, as Dallas maintained their strong position in the World Pro League standings.
The Drifters established an early rhythm, with Chloe Sterling and Sanjay Patel leading the charge. Sterling poured in 22 points, showcasing her sharpshooting ability, while Patel added 19 points and 7 rebounds, controlling the paint. The first half saw a back-and-forth affair, with Paris’ Luna Diaz keeping the Sentinels within striking distance with her playmaking and scoring, finishing with 16 points and 6 assists.
However, the momentum shifted decisively in the third quarter. Dallas’ relentless ball movement, evident in their 30 assists for the game, began to break down the Sentinels’ defense. Marcus Solberg (16 points) and Aleksandr Lebedev (13 points, 9 rebounds) provided crucial support, and a barrage of three-pointers extended the Drifters’ lead. The Sentinels struggled with turnovers, committing 19 on the night, which Dallas capitalized on.
“We focused on executing our game plan and trusting each other,” said Sterling after the win. “It’s always great to get a home victory like this.” Drifters Head Coach Evelyn Reed praised her team’s effort, stating, “Our depth was on display tonight. Different players stepped up when needed, and that’s what makes this team special.”
Key Notes:
- Dallas Drifters shot an efficient 42.9% from beyond the arc (21/49).
- Paris Sentinels’ Luna Diaz recorded 5 steals.
- The Drifters out-rebounded the Sentinels 57-49.
- Dallas boasted an impressive 3.8 assist-to-turnover ratio (30 assists, 8 turnovers).