New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky player stats and box score for May 22 | 2025 WNBA season - Image Source: Getty
The Chicago Sky stayed winless after getting blown out 99-74 by the New York Liberty on Thursday. It was total domination from the reigning champions, who put on an offensive showcase and capitalized on the Sky’s stagnant attack.
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The Liberty were red-hot, shooting 55.2% and drilling 19 of 34 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Sky struggled with just 36.2% shooting and went 11-for-27 from deep.
New York saw balanced scoring, with newcomer Natasha Cloud pouring in 18, Kennedy Burke adding 17 off the bench and starters Sabrina Ionescu (16), Breanna Stewart (12) and Jonquel Jones (11) all hitting double digits.
For the Sky, Rachel Banham paced the team with 16 points in a reserve role. Rebecca Allen followed with 11, and veteran Courtney Vandersloot led the starters with 14.
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The Liberty also capitalized on Chicago’s sloppy play, turning 23 Sky turnovers into 27 points. Despite being outrebounded 36-28, New York edged out Chicago in the paint, 24-22.
Below is the box score for the New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky game.
New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky box score
New York Liberty player stats
Player
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
FGM
FGA
FG%
3PM
3PA
3P%
FTM
FTA
FT%
OREB
DREB
TOV
STL
BLK
PF
=+/-
Leonie Fiebich SF
20:38
7
1
0
3
5
60.0
1
2
50.0
0
0
-
0
1
0
1
0
1
16
Breanna Stewart PF
24:44
12
2
2
3
8
37.5
2
5
40.0
4
4
100
0
2
4
3
2
1
24
Jonquel Jones C
21:50
11
7
1
4
6
66.7
3
4
75.0
0
0
-
0
7
3
0
4
1
15
Sabrina Ionescu SG
20:05
16
2
5
5
9
55.6
2
5
40.0
4
4
100
1
1
3
1
0
3
5
Natasha Cloud PG
26:55
18
4
8
6
10
60.0
4
5
80.0
2
2
100
0
4
2
0
0
3
27
Marine Johannès
22:23
6
2
2
2
5
40.0
2
5
40.0
0
0
-
0
2
3
1
0
2
24
Kennedy Burke
21:01
17
1
2
5
6
83.3
4
4
100
3
4
75.0
0
1
0
3
1
1
13
Rebekah Gardner
16:58
7
2
2
3
4
75.0
1
2
50.0
0
0
-
1
1
1
1
0
2
3
Nyara Sabally
09:30
2
3
1
0
0
-
0
0
-
2
2
100
0
3
0
2
1
4
7
Isabelle Harrison
06:18
0
2
1
0
2
0.0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
2
2
0
0
0
-3
Jaylyn Sherrod
04:49
3
0
1
1
3
33.3
0
2
0.0
1
1
100
0
0
0
0
0
1
-3
Marquesha Davis
04:49
0
2
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
-
1
1
1
0
1
0
-3
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Chicago Sky player stats
Player
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
FGM
FGA
FG%
3PM
3PA
3P%
FTM
FTA
FT%
OREB
DREB
TOV
STL
BLK
PF
=+/-
Kia Nurse SF
19:05
3
2
1
1
5
20.0
1
5
20.0
0
0
-
0
2
2
0
0
3
-10
Angel Reese PF
26:56
2
12
1
0
8
0.0
0
0
-
2
6
33.3
8
4
5
3
0
2
-25
Kamilla Cardoso C
23:27
6
4
0
3
8
37.5
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
4
2
1
0
1
-13
Ariel Atkins SG
22:40
8
2
1
2
8
25.0
2
4
50.0
2
3
66.7
0
2
1
0
0
4
-17
Courtney Vandersloot PG
24:37
14
2
3
5
11
45.5
2
5
40.0
2
3
66.7
0
2
4
2
1
3
-19
Rebecca Allen
19:43
11
4
0
4
8
50.0
1
3
33.3
2
4
50.0
2
2
3
0
0
2
-22
Elizabeth Williams
16:33
7
6
2
3
5
60.0
0
0
-
1
3
33.3
3
3
2
3
0
2
-12
Rachel Banham
15:20
15
1
1
5
7
71.4
5
7
71.4
0
0
-
0
1
1
0
0
0
-4
Hailey Van Lith
15:23
4
0
6
0
4
0.0
0
3
0.0
4
6
66.7
0
0
0
0
0
0
-6
Michaela Onyenwere
13:04
2
3
1
1
4
25.0
0
0
-
0
0
-
2
1
3
0
0
1
0
Maddy Westbeld
03:12
2
0
0
1
1
100
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Moriah Jefferson
00:00
0
0
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky: Game recap
After briefly holding a 12-9 lead, the Liberty responded with an 8-0 run to surge ahead 20-12. The Sky, however, rallied late in the quarter to trim the deficit, trailing just 28-23 at the end of the first.
The second quarter was all Liberty, as they outscored Chicago 25-9. Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu each dropped 12 points to help New York take a commanding 53-32 lead into halftime.
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Chicago showed some life in the third quarter with a brief burst, but the Liberty quickly responded. The quarter ended evenly, with both squads dropping 22 apiece.
Even in a blowout, both teams kept starters on the floor in the fourth, but the Liberty didn’t let up, outscoring the Sky 24-20 to lock in the 25-point win.
Next up for the Liberty is a Saturday showdown against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, while the Sky will face the LA Sparks on Sunday.
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