Introduction to the Matchup
Chicago Sky will try to stop its three-game slide when the Sky play New York Liberty. The Sky have gone 4-16 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago gives up 85.7 points and has been outscored by 10.1 points per game.
Team Performance
The Liberty have gone 14-5 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York is fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 34.3 points per game in the paint led by Breanna Stewart averaging 9.9. Chicago is shooting 42.3% from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points higher than the 42.2% New York allows to opponents. New York has shot at a 45.2% clip from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points greater than the 45.1% shooting opponents of Chicago have averaged.
Head-to-Head Matchups
The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Sky won the last meeting 91-85 on Aug. 21, with Kamilla Cardoso scoring 22 points in the win.
New York Liberty (26-17, 14-5 Eastern Conference) at Chicago Sky (10-33, 4-16 Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Thursday, 7 p.m. CDT
Top Performers
TOP PERFORMERS: Cardoso is shooting 52.3% and averaging 13.4 points for the Sky. Angel Reese is averaging 11.4 points over the last 10 games. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 18.4 points and 5.5 assists for the Liberty. Jonquel Jones is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Recent Games
LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 2-8, averaging 77.7 points, 35.2 rebounds, 20.4 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.7 points per game. Liberty: 5-5, averaging 76.2 points, 32.3 rebounds, 20.8 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.0 points.
Injuries
INJURIES: Sky: Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl). Liberty: None listed.
Conclusion
The Chicago Sky are looking to stop their three-game slide as they face the New York Liberty. With the Sky’s recent performance and the Liberty’s strong record in the Eastern Conference, this matchup is expected to be a challenging one for Chicago. The Sky will need to improve their defense and find a way to contain the Liberty’s strong offense if they hope to come out on top.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Sky?
A: The Chicago Sky currently have a record of 10-33, with a 4-16 record in the Eastern Conference.
Q: Who is the top performer for the Chicago Sky?
A: Kamilla Cardoso is shooting 52.3% and averaging 13.4 points for the Sky.
Q: What is the injury status of the Chicago Sky?
A: Courtney Vandersloot is out for the season with an ACL injury.
Q: What time does the game between the Chicago Sky and the New York Liberty start?
A: The game starts at 7 p.m. CDT on Thursday.
