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Reese, Cardoso Power Sky Past Liberty to Snap Five-Game Skid

A late 8-0 surge sealed it with Breanna Stewart sidelined for New York.

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Overview

  • Chicago won 91-85 in Brooklyn for its first victory over New York in five meetings, ending a five-game slide.
  • Angel Reese posted 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso delivered 22 points, a career-best 16 boards, and five assists on 8-of-9 shooting and 6-of-6 free throws.
  • The matchup swung throughout with 21 lead changes and 11 ties as the Sky finished with 52 points in the paint and shot 50 percent from the field.
  • Ariel Atkins scored 19 points and put Chicago ahead for good with a late three-point play before the Sky closed on an 8-0 run.
  • Jonquel Jones led New York with 25 points and five threes as Sabrina Ionescu added 16 and Natasha Cloud 14, but the Liberty went 3-for-17 from deep after halftime and were without Stewart due to a knee injury.