Chicago Sky
15-24
10:00 AM PT
New York Liberty
25-16
Kamilla Cardoso
14.9 PPG · 8.9 REB · 2.4 AST
Breanna Stewart
20.3 PPG · 8.1 REB · 3.2 AST
Game Script
Expect a balanced, competitive matchup. Sky (87.2 PPG) meet Liberty (89.8 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on perimeter: Sky shoot 32% from three (7.5/gm); Liberty allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Liberty.
Game Snapshot
Chicago Sky
Last 53-2WWWLL
StreakL2
L5 scoring83.8points/game
L5 defense87.2allowed/game
Home10-10Road 5-14
Rest4dsince last game
Series1-23 played
New York Liberty
Last 53-2WWLWL
StreakL1
L5 scoring84.4points/game
L5 defense86.0allowed/game
Home14-6Road 11-10
Rest1dsince last game
Series2-13 played
Team Identity
Chicago Sky
Rim protectionPaint-first offenseBall movement
Strong rim protection and a paint-first attack, though hampered by limited outside shooting.
EliteAverage53
Defensive DBelow Avg44
Three-point shootingBelow Avg25
TransitionAverage61
Paint-firstAbove Avg67
Ball movementAbove Avg67
ReboundingBelow Avg28
Rim protectionElite94
New York Liberty
ReboundingDefensive-mindedThree-point shootingRim protectionElite offense
A rebounding edge and a defensive identity, though hampered by little interior scoring.
EliteAbove Avg67
Defensive DAbove Avg72
Three-point shootingAbove Avg72
TransitionAverage56
Paint-firstBelow Avg28
Ball movementAverage50
ReboundingAbove Avg83
Rim protectionAbove Avg72
Where the Game Will Be Won
Perimeter
Sky shoot 32% from three (7.5/gm); Liberty allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Liberty.
Edge · LibertySky: 7.5 3PM at 32%Liberty allow 35% on threesHigh confidence
Paint
Sky score 23.5 two-point makes a game; Liberty protect the rim with 4.2 blocks. Interior control leans Sky.
Edge · SkySky: 23.5 2PT makesLiberty: 4.2 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Rebounding
Sky carry a -3.3 rebound margin, Liberty +3.7. Second-chance control leans Liberty.
Edge · LibertySky: -3.3 margin, 8.1 OREBLiberty: +3.7 margin, 8.2 OREBHigh confidence
Turnovers
Sky average 12.7 turnovers, Liberty 13.5; steals (7.1 vs 6.2) add pressure. Ball security favors Sky.
Edge · SkySky: 12.7 TO / 7.1 STLLiberty: 13.5 TO / 6.2 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Sky have averaged 177 combined points a game, Liberty 177. A higher-scoring environment favors Sky.
Edge · SkySky: 177 combined pts/gm (61st pct)Liberty: 177 combined pts/gm (56th pct)High confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Kamilla Cardoso
Chicago Sky · C
14.9 PPG · 8.9 REB · 2.4 AST · 27 MIN
As Chicago Sky's defensive anchor, Cardoso sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
Rickea Jackson
Chicago Sky · F
18.0 PPG · 4.8 REB · 2.0 AST · 30 MIN
As Chicago Sky's primary scorer, Jackson sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Breanna Stewart
New York Liberty · F
20.3 PPG · 8.1 REB · 3.2 AST · 33 MIN
As New York Liberty's primary scorer, Stewart sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Jonquel Jones
New York Liberty · C
14.5 PPG · 9.0 REB · 2.6 AST · 29 MIN
As New York Liberty's defensive anchor, Jones sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Trending Players
Natasha Cloud
Chicago Sky
18.2 points over his last 5 (from 10.2).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 18.2p 5.6r 4.8aSeason: 10.2p 28.6 min
Leonie Fiebich
New York Liberty
11.5 points over his last 5 (from 9.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 11.5p 5.5r 2.5aSeason: 9.5p 29.3 min
Rebecca Allen
New York Liberty
9.4 points over his last 5 (from 4.7).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.4p 3.0r 0.4aSeason: 4.7p 17.3 min
Gabriela Jaquez
Chicago Sky
3.0 points over his last 5 (from 7.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.0p 2.0r 0.5aSeason: 7.1p 19.6 min
Sydney Taylor
Chicago Sky
7.8 points over his last 5 (from 14.7).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.8p 1.0r 2.5aSeason: 14.7p 20.7 min
Jacy Sheldon
Chicago Sky
3.4 points over his last 5 (from 6.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.4p 1.4r 1.2aSeason: 6.9p 21.4 min
Team Trends
Chicago SkyPoints81
Opp points87
3PT%21%
Rebounds34
New York LibertyPoints60
Opp points79
3PT%23%
Rebounds32
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Courtney Vandersloot
5+ Assists
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 27.2 minutes
No notable risk
100
Kamilla Cardoso
10+ Rebounds
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
30.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jonquel Jones
8+ Rebounds
New York Liberty
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 25.8 minutes
Main risk
Minutes have been volatile
100
Breanna Stewart
6+ Rebounds
New York Liberty
Why it stands out
33.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Skylar Diggins
3+ Assists
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 26.0 minutes
No notable risk
100
Natasha Cloud
15+ Points
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
30.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-08-29. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.