New York Liberty W vs Chicago Sky W — 85:66, NBA W

The New York Liberty W earned an 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky W, pulling away for a 19-point victory behind a balanced scoring effort and a strong performance from Han Xu. New York controlled the game with superior perimeter shooting and rebounding, using its size and spacing to create separation over the course of the matchup. Han Xu led the Liberty with 19 points, providing efficient interior scoring and a steady offensive presence. Breanna Stewart added 13 points, while Rebekah Gardner contributed 11, giving New York multiple scoring options and helping prevent Chicago from keying in on one player. The Liberty also finished with 44 rebounds, a major advantage over Chicago’s 29, which helped them limit second-chance opportunities and sustain possessions. Chicago received 14 points from N. Cloud and 13 from S. Taylor, but the Sky struggled to match New York’s offensive consistency. While Chicago shot 21-for-48 from the field, the Sky were held to 4-for-18 from three-point range, limiting their ability to keep pace once the Liberty built momentum. Chicago did record 18 assists, showing solid ball movement, but the lack of outside shooting and rebounding deficit proved costly. Going forward, the Liberty can take confidence from a decisive win built on depth, rebounding, and three-point production. For the Sky, the result highlights areas to address, particularly defensive rebounding and perimeter efficiency, as they look to generate more consistent offense against top-level opponents.