Chicago Sky W vs New York Liberty W — 93:86, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 24 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 93 |
| New York Liberty W | 24 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 86 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Pointers | 7/28 | 9/36 |
| Free Throws | 16/22 | 11/13 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 35 |
| Assists | 24 | 24 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 34:43 | 35 | 9 | 6 | 4-8 | 4-8 | 5-6 |
| K. CardosoS | 31:44 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 5-7 |
| C. VanderslootS | 26:55 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| A. StevensS | 23:12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| S. TaylorS | 17:15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1-6 | 1-6 | 2-2 |
| D. Carrington | 18:50 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| G. Jaquez | 14:06 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Sheldon | 12:33 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| R. Banham | 12:26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| E. Williams | 8:16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 93 | 44 | 24 | 7-28 | 7-28 | 16-22 |
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | 34:43 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 5-6 |
| S. IonescuS | 33:40 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 2-10 | 2-10 | 2-2 |
| R. AllenS | 31:58 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 1-2 |
| Pauline AstierS | 19:12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| J. JonesS | 6:29 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Xu Han | 25:32 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 2-2 |
| Marine Johannes | 20:52 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 9:20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 8:09 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Raquel Carrera | 5:55 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| A. Maley | 4:13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 86 | 35 | 24 | 9-36 | 9-36 | 11-13 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty W earned a 93-86 win over the Chicago Sky W, closing out a competitive game with stronger late execution and balanced scoring. Chicago stayed within reach behind a standout offensive performance from N. Cloud, but New York’s ability to generate timely baskets and maintain composure helped secure the seven-point victory.
Key Takeaways
- →New York Liberty W has a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a higher True Shooting % (75
- →The New York Liberty W are favored with a 62
- →The New York Liberty W have a stronger recent form with a higher offensive rating and net rating compared to the Chicago Sky W
- →The New York Liberty W are positioned as the stronger team with a better record and higher Courtframe Power Index
- →The New York Liberty have a significant advantage in offensive efficiency with a higher ORtg and eFG% compared to the Chicago Sky