Chicago Upends New York After Second Half Comeback, 86-82
| 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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