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Reese and Cardoso Power Sky Past Liberty in 91–85 Upset at Barclays

New York’s surge after a statement win over Minnesota stalls with a home loss that highlights uncertain seeding.

Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during a game against the Atlanta Dream at Target Center on July 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky controls the ball against Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty during the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Chicago ended a five-game skid by outlasting the Liberty 91–85, snapping a five-game head-to-head drought against New York.
  • Kamilla Cardoso posted 22 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and five assists, and Angel Reese added 21 points and 10 boards as the Sky owned the paint 52–26 and the glass 42–27.
  • Sabrina Ionescu fouled out for the first time in her career, Jonquel Jones scored 25 with five threes, and New York’s perimeter shooting slid to 3 of 17 after halftime.
  • Two nights earlier, the Liberty beat the Lynx 85–75 on Ionescu’s late deep three, after coach Sandy Brondello confirmed the team submitted prior game footage to the league office and Natasha Cloud pressed for officiating accountability.
  • The Lynx still control the No. 1 seed despite losing to the Dream 75–73 for their first two-game skid this season, while the Liberty remain in a tight battle for the 2–5 seeds without Breanna Stewart.