WNBA New York Liberty

Postgame Notes: Liberty 82, Sky 86

Published on June 4, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


LIBERTY 82 | SKY 86

(4-2) (4-3)

June 4, 2023

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL

LIBERTY 18 29 18 18 82

SKY 15 15 26 30 86

GAME LEADERS NEW YORK CHICAGO

POINTS Stewart (20) Copper (28)

REBOUNDS Stewart (11) Williams (9)

ASSISTS Vandersloot (10) Williams (6)

TEAM NOTABLES

On Sunday, the New York Liberty (4-2) fell to the Chicago Sky (4-3), 86-82,in the second game of their 2023 four-game season series and second matchup in three days.

At Barclays Center, the Liberty finished on 44.6% (33-74) shooting from the field, 24% (6-25) from three, and 71.4% (10-14) at the free throw line.

New York opened today's game on a 13-0 run, which ranks second all-time in franchise history behind a 14-0 against Connecticut on August 17, 2007. Their 29-point second quarter also marked a season-high in second-quarter scoring.

Up Next: The New York Liberty will host the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. ET.

KEY RUNS

Q1: New York went on a 13-0 run from the 8:08 mark of the first through the 6:04 mark of the period. Chicago answered with a 15-5 run from the 4:40 mark of the first through the end of the period.

Q2: New York went on a 10-0 run from the 9:43 mark of the second to the 7:50 mark of the period.

Q3: Chicago went on a 19-6 run from the 8:16 mark of the third to the 3:42 mark of the period.

Q4: Chicago went on a 24-9 run from the 9:16 mark of the fourth to the 1:07 mark of the period.

PLAYER NOTABLES

New York finished with three double-digit scorers in tonight's game (Stewart, Vandersloot, Johannès).

Breanna Stewart recorded her third-consecutive double-double -- her fifth through six games this season. She finished with a team-high 20 points on 57.1% (8-14) shooting from the floor, a game-high 11 rebounds, and four assists.

Highlighted by a seven-point, four-rebound, three-assist first quarter, Courtney Vandersloot finished with 18 points on 66.7% (6-9) shooting from the field, including 50% (1-2) from three, a game-high 10 assists, and a season-high eight rebounds -- her second double-double of the season.

In her 2023 home debut, Marine Johannès finished with 11 points on 50% (5-10) shooting from the field and two assists.

At the 3:17 mark of the first, Stefanie Dolson recorded her 1000th career field goal.

For Chicago, Kahleah Copper finished with a game-high 28 points and seven rebounds.

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