Game Recap: Liberty 85, Sky 66

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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.

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