Game Details
- Date: May 22, 2025
- Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Season Series: First meeting of the season
Team Overview
- New York Liberty (1-0, 0-0 Away)
The Liberty opened their season with a 92-78 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, led by Breanna Stewart’s 25-point performance. New York dominated offensively, shooting 48.6% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range. Their defense was also solid, forcing 17 turnovers and limiting the Aces’ second-chance opportunities.
- Chicago Sky (0-1, 0-1 Home)
The Sky struggled in their season opener, suffering a 93-58 loss to the Indiana Fever. Chicago shot just 29.1% from the field, with Angel Reese leading the team with 12 points and 17 rebounds. Their defense allowed Indiana to shoot 50.8% overall, highlighting concerns about their ability to contain elite scorers.
Key Matchups
- Starting Lineups:
- Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu (G), Natasha Cloud (G), Breanna Stewart (F), Leonie Fiebich (F), Jonquel Jones (C)
- Sky: Ariel Atkins (G), Courtney Vandersloot (G), Kia Nurse (G), Angel Reese (F), Kamilla Cardoso (C)
- Top Performers:
- Liberty: Breanna Stewart (25 PTS, 7 REB), Natasha Cloud (22 PTS, 9 AST, 6 REB), Jonquel Jones (14 PTS, 8 REB)
- Sky: Angel Reese (12 PTS, 17 REB), Courtney Vandersloot (10 PTS, 5 AST), Kamilla Cardoso (8 PTS, 6 REB)
- Defensive Battle:
- New York’s defense forced 17 turnovers in their last game, ranking top three in steals per game.
- Chicago allowed 93 points in their opener, struggling to contain Indiana’s perimeter shooting.
X-Factors
- Liberty’s Three-Point Shooting: New York shot 42.1% from deep in their last game, which could be a major advantage against Chicago’s struggling defense.
- Angel Reese’s Rebounding: Reese grabbed 17 boards in her debut, but she’ll need offensive support to keep Chicago competitive.
- Sky’s Home-Court Energy: Chicago will look to bounce back in front of their home crowd, but they’ll need a much stronger shooting performance.
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty – 12.5
Chicago Sky 164
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 21, 2025
