New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for May 22

The Chicago Sky host the New York Liberty on Thursday for their first encounter of the 2025 WNBA season. The Liberty went 3-1 against the Sky in their 2024 matchups, winning their last three meetings.

New York debuted their 2025 campaign with a 78-92 home victory against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday. Natasha Cloud led their victory charge with 22 points, six rebounds, nine assists, three steals and two blocks, while Breanna Stewart led their scoring with 25 points.

Meanwhile, Chicago kicked off their season with a 93-58 road loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Angel Reese led their losing effort in the game with her double-double performance of 12 points, 17 rebounds and an assist.

The upcoming matchup will see the reigning champions look to go 2-0, while the Sky hope to clinch their first win of the season.

New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky: Injury Reports

Liberty injury report for May 22

The New York Liberty have Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Ivana Dojkic, Seehia Ridard, Raquel Carrera and Annika Soltau listed on their injury report as out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton	Out (OFS)	Knee
Ivana Dojkic	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related
Seehia Ridard	Out (OFS)	Personal
Raquel Carrera	Out (OFS)	Personal
Annika Soltau	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related

Sky injury report for May 22

Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky have Moriah Jefferson listed as out for the game while Ajsa Sivka is out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Moriah Jefferson	Out	Leg
Ajsa Sivka	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related

New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky: Starting lineups and depth charts

Liberty starting lineup and depth chart for May 22

The Liberty are expected to use a starting lineup of Sabrina Ionescu (G), Natasha Cloud (G), Breanna Stewart (F), Leonie Fiebich (F) and Jonquel Jones (C) for the upcoming matchup.

Guard	Forward	Center
Sabrina Ionescu	Breanna Stewart	Jonquel Jones
Natasha Cloud	Leonie Fiebich	Nyara Sabally
Marine Johannes	Kennedy Burke
Rebekah Gardner	Nyara Sabally
Marquesha Davis	Isabelle Harrison
Jaylyn Sherrod

Sky starting lineup and depth chart for May 22

On the other hand, the Sky will likely deploy a starting lineup of Ariel Atkins (G), Courtney Vandersloot (G), Kia Nurse (G), Angel Reese (F) and Kamilla Cardoso (C).

Guard	Forward	Center
Ariel Atkins	Angel Reese	Kamilla Cardoso
Courtney Vandersloot	Rebecca Allen	Elizabeth Williams
Kia Nurse	Michaela Onyenwere
Rachel Banham	Elizabeth Williams
Hailey Van Lith	Maddy Westbeld

How to watch New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky?

The Liberty-Sky matchup is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The game will be broadcast locally on The U and WWOR. Fans can also stream it live on Liberty Live, FuboTV or WNBA League Pass.

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