Chicago Sky W vs New York Liberty W — 95:96, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 32 | 13 | 23 | 27 | 95 |
| New York Liberty W | 27 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 35/70 | 33/66 |
| 3-Pointers | 12/22 | 9/27 |
| Free Throws | 13/15 | 21/23 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 34 |
| Assists | 23 | 20 |
| Steals | 10 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
S. Taylor
24 PTS · 1 REB · 2 AST
G. Jaquez
22 PTS · 3 REB · 3 AST
S. Diggins-Smith
19 PTS · 2 REB · 8 AST
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Diggins-SmithS | – | 19 | 2 | 8 | 7-16 | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| K. CardosoS | – | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| G. JaquezS | – | 22 | 3 | 3 | 7-11 | 4-5 | 4-4 |
| A. StevensS | – | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| S. TaylorS | – | 24 | 1 | 2 | 10-16 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| R. Banham | 03:31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Coulibaly | – | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| N. Cloud | – | 11 | 3 | 4 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 4-4 |
| J. Sheldon | – | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| E. Williams | – | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| S. Poffenbarger | Did not play | ||||||
| Totals | 95 | 28 | 23 | 35-70 | 12-22 | 13-15 | |
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | – | 17 | 6 | 3 | 7-12 | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| J. JonesS | – | 19 | 8 | 3 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 4-4 |
| S. IonescuS | – | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Marine JohannesS | – | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Leonie FiebichS | – | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2-9 | 1-5 | 4-5 |
| Rebekah Gardner | – | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 4-4 |
| Xu Han | – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Pauline Astier | – | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 7-7 |
| S. Sabally | – | 17 | 2 | 2 | 8-11 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| R. Allen | Did not play | ||||||
| Raquel Carrera | Did not play | ||||||
| Totals | 96 | 34 | 20 | 33-66 | 9-27 | 21-23 | |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty edged the Chicago Sky 96-95 in a one-point finish, surviving a strong offensive push from Chicago to secure the win. The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams getting efficient production from their leading scorers and the outcome coming down to late execution.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a Net Rating of 10
- →The New York Liberty W are heavily favored with a 77
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in form and performance metrics, including a strong road record of 5-1 and a high offensive output of 94
- →The New York Liberty W are significantly stronger based on their superior offensive and defensive ratings, as well as their impressive road performance (5-1)
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in this matchup, with a strong offensive rating and a superior net rating compared to the Chicago Sky W