New York Liberty Defeats Chicago Sky 91-86 in Close Contest
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Wintrust Arena
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Who won New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky?
New York Liberty beat Chicago Sky 91-86 at Wintrust Arena on September 11, 2025.
The New York Liberty secured a narrow victory over the Chicago Sky, finishing the game with a score of 91-86 at Wintrust Arena. This matchup was significant as it marked the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with New York winning the series 3-1. The Liberty, boasting a solid away record of 27-17, faced a struggling Sky team that has managed only a 10-34 record this season.
In terms of recent form, the Chicago Sky have been on a downward trajectory, losing their last three games and holding a record of 2-8 over their last ten outings. During this stretch, they averaged 77.7 points scored per game while allowing 84.7 points. Their last match resulted in a heavy loss to the Las Vegas Aces, where they fell 61-92. At home, the Sky have a record of 1-3 in their last four games, averaging 72.2 points scored and 82.4 points allowed in their last five contests.
Conversely, the New York Liberty have shown more resilience, winning two consecutive games and posting a 5-5 record in their last ten games. They averaged 76.2 points scored and allowed 76.0 points during this period. Their last victory came against the Washington Mystics, where they triumphed 75-66. The Liberty's away performance has been less impressive, with a 1-4 record in their last five away games, but they have been effective at home with a 4-1 record in their last five home contests.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, the Liberty have dominated the Sky in recent seasons, winning five of their last eight encounters. The most recent game before this matchup saw the Sky defeat the Liberty 91-85 on August 21, 2025, but prior to that, New York had won decisively in their previous three meetings.
Injuries played a significant role in this game, particularly for the Chicago Sky, who were missing key players. Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington, and Rickea Jackson were all out due to injuries, which undoubtedly impacted the Sky's performance. The Liberty also faced a setback with Satou Sabally being out due to a concussion, but they managed to adapt and secure the win.
The betting market reflected the Liberty's stronger position heading into the game, with odds favoring New York. The conditions at Wintrust Arena were typical for a late-season matchup, with both teams looking to solidify their standings.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a competitive fourth quarter where the Liberty maintained their lead through crucial scoring plays. Rachel Banham's pullup jump shot and Rebekah Gardner's three-pointer were pivotal in extending New York's advantage. Despite a late surge from the Sky, including Maddy Westbeld's efforts to close the gap, the Liberty held on to secure the victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the Liberty continuing their push for a strong finish to the season while the Sky grappled with injuries and a challenging campaign.
Injury report
- Skylar DigginsOutKneeChicago Sky
- DiJonai CarringtonOutFootChicago Sky
- Rickea JacksonOutKneeChicago Sky
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
Leaders
- PointsMaddy Westbeld25Chicago Sky
- AssistsRachel Banham10Chicago Sky
- ReboundsMaddy Westbeld7Chicago Sky
- PointsBreanna Stewart24New York Liberty
- AssistsSabrina Ionescu11New York Liberty
- ReboundsBreanna Stewart6New York Liberty
Recent form
Chicago Sky
Last 10: 2-8Streak L377.7 scored · 84.7 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L61-92at Las Vegas AcesSep 10
- L66-80at Las Vegas AcesSep 8
- L77-97at Indiana FeverSep 5
- W88-64vs Connecticut SunSep 4
- L69-79at Seattle StormAug 31
- L79-83at Phoenix MercuryAug 29
- L74-79vs Las Vegas AcesAug 26
- L84-94vs Connecticut SunAug 23
- W91-85at New York LibertyAug 21
- L88-94vs Seattle StormAug 20
New York Liberty
Last 10: 5-5Streak W276.2 scored · 76 allowed per game1-4 away
- W75-66vs Washington MysticsSep 9
- W84-76at Seattle StormSep 6
- L58-66at Golden State ValkyriesSep 3
- L63-80at Phoenix MercuryAug 31
- W89-63vs Washington MysticsAug 28
- W81-79vs Connecticut SunAug 25
- L62-78at Atlanta DreamAug 23
- L85-91vs Chicago SkyAug 21
- W85-75vs Minnesota LynxAug 19
- L80-86at Minnesota LynxAug 16
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | New York Liberty | Chicago Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-69 | 32-64 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 8-23 | 12-28 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 43 |
| Free throws | 15-17 | 10-12 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 3 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 23 |
| Assists | 26 | 25 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 22 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 32 |
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 23 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter57-45Jonquel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter58-45Jonquel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-45Leonie Fiebich makes two point shot (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-47Kamilla Cardoso makes 1-foot layup (Rachel Banham assists)
- 3rd Quarter61-47Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter62-47Breanna Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter62-49Kamilla Cardoso makes 1-foot layup (Rachel Banham assists)
- 3rd Quarter64-49Breanna Stewart makes 12-foot jumper (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-49Breanna Stewart makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter66-51Kia Nurse makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter68-51Emma Meesseman makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter68-52Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter68-53Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-53Emma Meesseman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter70-53Emma Meesseman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter70-56Maddy Westbeld makes 25-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter72-56Breanna Stewart makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Marine Johannes assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-58Kamilla Cardoso makes 1-foot layup (Sevgi Uzun assists)
- 3rd Quarter74-58Kennedy Burke makes 17-foot jumper
- 3rd Quarter76-58Nyara Sabally makes 2-foot layup (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-58Nyara Sabally makes two point shot (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 4th Quarter81-58Rebekah Gardner makes 24-foot three pointer (Isabelle Harrison assists)
- 4th Quarter81-61Rachel Banham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kamilla Cardoso assists)
- 4th Quarter81-62Rachel Banham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-63Rachel Banham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-63Stephanie Talbot makes two point shot (Isabelle Harrison assists)
- 4th Quarter85-63Rebekah Gardner makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter85-65Michaela Onyenwere makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter85-67Michaela Onyenwere makes two point shot (Maddy Westbeld assists)
- 4th Quarter85-69Maddy Westbeld makes driving layup (Kia Nurse assists)
- 4th Quarter85-72Maddy Westbeld makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter85-74Kamilla Cardoso makes layup (Maddy Westbeld assists)
- 4th Quarter85-76Rachel Banham makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter88-76Rebekah Gardner makes 25-foot three point jumper (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter88-78Kamilla Cardoso makes driving layup (Rachel Banham assists)
- 4th Quarter88-81Maddy Westbeld makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kia Nurse assists)
- 4th Quarter91-81Marine Johannes makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter91-82Maddy Westbeld makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-83Maddy Westbeld makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-86Maddy Westbeld makes 26-foot jump bank shot (Rachel Banham assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago Sky, below favours New York Liberty.
Venue
- Wintrust ArenaChicago, IL
- Attendance8824
- OfficialsMaj Forsberg, Kevin Fahy, Ashley Gloss
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