WNBA Game Preview: Chicago Sky (8-26) vs. New York Liberty (22-13)

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Game Details

Time: 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Broadcast: ESPN / TSN / WNBA League Pass

Team Breakdown

New York Liberty (22–13)

Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10 games

Offense: 86.4 PPG, led by Sabrina Ionescu (19.1 PPG, 5.4 APG) and Jonquel Jones (14.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG)

Defense: Allowing 83.3 PPG, with strong rim protection from Jones and Emma Meesseman

Injury Report: Breanna Stewart (leg) and Nyara Sabally (knee) are both out

Chicago Sky (8–26)

Recent Form: 0–5 skid, 1–9 in last 10 games

Offense: 75.3 PPG, led by Angel Reese (14.4 PPG, 12.3 RPG) and Kamilla Cardoso (12.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG)

Defense: Allowing 84.9 PPG, struggling to contain perimeter shooting

Injury Report: Courtney Vandersloot (ACL) out for season

Head-to-Head

DateResultKey Performer
June 11Liberty 85–66 (Home)Ionescu 23 pts, Reese 17 pts
Season SeriesLiberty leads 2–0Liberty +24 point differential

Despite missing Stewart, the Liberty’s depth and offensive firepower should be too much for a struggling Chicago squad. Expect Ionescu and Jones to control tempo, while Reese and Cardoso battle on the boards to keep it respectable.

GAME ODDS

Chicago Sky                        166.5

New York Liberty             – 11.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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