Absence of leading scorer Breanna Stewart due to injury did not hinder Liberty's performance
Angel Reese had 16 rebounds and eight points for Chicago, but made only 3-of-13 field goals
Liberty have league-best record of 20-4, Sky's record drops to 9-14
Liberty outscored Sky by 17-2 in fast-break points and scored 21 points off Chicago turnovers
New York Liberty win against Chicago Sky with a score of 81-67
Sabrina Ionescu scores team-best 28 points for Liberty
In a thrilling match, the New York Liberty emerged victorious against the Chicago Sky with a score of 81-67. The game saw several outstanding performances, particularly from Sabrina Ionescu who scored an impressive team-best 28 points for the Liberty. In addition to her remarkable scoring, Ionescu also contributed to the team's success by securing six assists. This win came despite the absence of leading scorer Breanna Stewart due to a right hamstring injury.
The Liberty outscored the Sky by 17-2 in fast-break points and scored 21 points off Chicago turnovers, demonstrating their exceptional teamwork and strategic play. The Liberty's strong performance was also evident in their overall league-best record of 20-4.
On the other hand, the Chicago Sky were led by Angel Reese who had an impressive 16 rebounds and eight points. However, her shooting was affected as she made only 3-of-13 field goals in the game. The Sky's record dropped to 9-14 in WNBA standings following their loss to the Liberty.
The game also saw significant contributions from other Liberty players, such as Leonie Fiebich who scored 13 points with six rebounds, Jonquel Jones who tallied 14 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, and Ivana Dojkic who added 12 points to the team's score. The Sky's Marina Mabrey scored a commendable 21 points with 12 rebounds while Michaela Onyenwere contributed with a season-high of 14 points.
Despite Reese's double-double streak coming to an end, she continues to lead the WNBA in rebounds, averaging 11.8 per game. The Sky will face the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday before taking a break for the Paris Olympics and All-Star Game. The Liberty will play against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday as they strive to maintain their position as one of the top teams in the league.
Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points on 9-for-21 shooting to lead the Liberty in a win over Chicago without Breanna Stewart.
Leonie Fiebich and Ivana Dojkic combined for 25 points to help make up for Stewart’s absence.
Accuracy
, Angel Reese took a record 15-game double-double streak into the game but finished two points short and received a technical foul in the fourth quarter.
Angel Reese had 8 points and 16 rebounds against New York Liberty.