Chicago Plays New York, Looks to End Road Skid
Introduction to the Matchup
Chicago Sky (8-26, 2-14 Eastern Conference) at New York Liberty (22-13, 11-3 Eastern Conference)
New York; Thursday, 6 p.m. CDT
The Chicago Sky will attempt to break its six-game road slide when the Sky take on New York Liberty.
Team Performance Overview
The Liberty have gone 11-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 6.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Nyara Sabally averaging 1.7.
The Sky are 2-14 in Eastern Conference play. Chicago ranks third in the WNBA with 35.7 rebounds per game led by Angel Reese averaging 12.3.
New York scores 86.4 points per game, 0.1 more points than the 86.3 Chicago gives up. Chicago has shot at a 41.9% clip from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points below the 42.0% shooting opponents of New York have averaged.
Head-to-Head Matchups
The two teams match up for the third time this season. The Liberty defeated the Sky 85-66 in their last meeting on June 11. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 23 points, and Reese led the Sky with 17 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ionescu is shooting 39.9% and averaging 19.1 points for the Liberty. Jonquel Jones is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games.
Reese is averaging 14.4 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Sky. Rachel Banham is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Recent Performance
LAST 10 GAMES: Liberty: 5-5, averaging 83.3 points, 32.8 rebounds, 22.4 assists, 6.3 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.3 points per game.
Sky: 1-9, averaging 71.9 points, 34.0 rebounds, 20.0 assists, 4.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.9 points.
Injury Report
INJURIES: Liberty: Breanna Stewart: out (leg), Nyara Sabally: out (knee).
Sky: Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl).
Conclusion
The Chicago Sky face a challenging task as they attempt to end their six-game road skid against the New York Liberty. With key players injured on both sides, the teams will have to rely on their depth and strategy to secure a win. The Liberty’s strong performance in the Eastern Conference and their previous win against the Sky make them favorites, but the Sky’s rebounding prowess could be a decisive factor.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Sky?
A: The Chicago Sky currently have a record of 8-26, with 2-14 in the Eastern Conference.
Q: Who are the top performers for the New York Liberty?
A: Sabrina Ionescu is shooting 39.9% and averaging 19.1 points for the Liberty, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games.
Q: What is the injury status of key players?
A: Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally are out for the Liberty, while Courtney Vandersloot is out for the season for the Sky.
