Game Recap: Liberty 85, Sky 66
June 10, 2025 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn
The New York Liberty extended their historic start to 9–0, becoming the ninth team in WNBA history to open a season undefeated, with a commanding 85–66 win over the Chicago Sky.
Key Performers & Game Highlights
- Sabrina Ionescu led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, scoring 14 in the first half.
- Breanna Stewart chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
- Kennedy Burke added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and nailed a corner trey just before halftime that bumped the lead to 52–32.
- The Liberty closed the third quarter on an 11‑0 run and opened the final period with an 8‑0 spurt, turning a sizable lead into a rout.
- Nyara Sabally, starting in place of the injured Jonquel Jones, scored 9 points in 15 minutes.
Sky's Struggles
- The Sky committed 22 turnovers, converting only 28 field goals in the losing effort.
- Angel Reese recorded a season-high 17 points and 11 rebounds, marking her 30th career double-double in just 42 games—an all-time WNBA pace.
Notable Context
- Rookie Hailey Van Lith sunk her first WNBA three-pointer late in the game.
- The Sky were also dealing with the recent season-ending ACL injury of veteran Courtney Vandersloot.