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Chicago Sky Stun Liberty 91-85 on Reese’s Return and Cardoso’s Efficient Gem

New York's season-long rebounding weakness was exposed, raising concerns for the champs' playoff outlook.

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Overview

  • Officially eliminated earlier in the week, Chicago closed on an 8-0 run to win at Barclays Center after trailing inside the final two minutes.
  • Kamilla Cardoso delivered 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists on 8-of-9 shooting, becoming the first WNBA player with a 20/15/5 game while shooting above 85 percent.
  • Angel Reese returned from a three-week absence on a minutes restriction and produced 21 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The Sky controlled the interior with a 42-27 rebounding edge and 52 points in the paint, snapping a five-game skid and earning their first win over New York this season.
  • Liberty coach Sandy Brondello labeled rebounding an "Achilles" issue as New York slipped in a tight seeding race with Breanna Stewart still out with a knee bone bruise.