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Liberty Beat Sky 91-86 to Finish 27-17, Open Playoffs at Phoenix

Sabrina Ionescu set a Liberty record with 11 assists without a turnover to cap New York's late-season surge.

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Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) receives a hug after a loss to the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Sept. 11, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Breanna Stewart scored 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting as New York controlled Chicago early.
  • The Liberty closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak and secured the No. 5 seed.
  • Ionescu added 11 points and five rebounds to her 11 assists, marking her third straight game with at least nine dimes.
  • New York rested starters for much of the fourth quarter after pushing the lead to as many as 23 points.
  • Chicago finished 10-34 as rookie Maddy Westbeld scored a career-high 25 and Kamilla Cardoso had 21, with Angel Reese out due to a back issue; New York visits the No. 4 Mercury on Sunday to start a best-of-three.