The New York Liberty join the WNBA in recognizing Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder of The African American Policy Forum (AAPF). Founded in 1996, AAPF is an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. AAPF also created the #SayHerName Campaign in 2016 to bring awareness to the often-invisible names and stories of Black women and girls who have been victimized by racist police violence, and provides support to their families.

TEAM NOTABLES

#SayHerName: It has been 160 days since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her own apartment. The officers responsible for her death (Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankinson, and Myles Cosgrove) have not been arrested.

The New York Liberty (1-11) were bested by the Chicago Sky (9-4), 101-85, on Thursday night.

The Liberty’s 85 points were the most they scored in a game in this season.

New York shot 43.5% (30-69) from the field, which is their second-best percentage of the season.

The team also shot 95.7% (22-23) from the line, which ties their season-high.

The Liberty grabbed 35 rebounds, dished 15 assists and had 26 points from the bench.

With 35 total boards, New York outrebounded Chicago by 5.

Key Runs:

The Liberty went on a 5-0 run midway through the first quarter, outscoring Chicago 11-6.

The Sky opened the second quarter on a 10-6 run to extend their 2-point lead to 6. Chicago continued to outscore New York 34-23 before heading into the locker room up 13.

Both teams traded baskets to begin the second half, each scoring 13 points with 4:38 remaining in the third quarter. Chicago outscored New York 24-23 in the third quarter.

Chicago opened the fourth quarter on a 6-0 run, extending its lead to 20 points with more than 8 minutes remaining in the contest.

New York’s 7-0 run with 5:37 remaining cut Chicago’s 20-point lead back down to 13.

The Sky closed out the final frame 20-18 over the Liberty.

Up Next: The New York Liberty will take on the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, August 22, at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network and Fox Sports GO.

 

PLAYER NOTABLES

#SayHerName: It has been 160 days since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her own apartment. The officers responsible for her death (Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankinson, and Myles Cosgrove) have not been arrested.

Jazmine Jones scored 13 first-half points and finished the contest with a team-high 18 points on 50.0% (7-14) shooting from the field. Tonight was her fifth consecutive game in double-digit scoring figures. Jones also added 4 boards, 3 steals and 2 assists.

Kia Nurse totaled 17 points, 14 of which came in the second half. Nurse also had a season-high 7 rebounds and shot a perfect 5-5 from the free throw line.

Kiah Stokes recorded a season-high 14 points on 50.0% (6-12) shooting from the field. Stokes also grabbed 9 rebounds, just one shy of a double-double.

Stokes scored 6 of the team’s first 11 points, while Jones scored the remaining 5 points of the Liberty’s 11.

In Layshia Clarendon’s 100^th career start, they scored 12 points and finished with 5 assists and 3 rebounds.

Amanda Zahui B tallied 11 points, shooting a perfect 2-2 from beyond the arc, and grabbed 5 boards on the night.

Kylee Shook added 6 points and 4 rebounds off the bench.

Azurá Stevens led the Chicago offense with a game-high 25 points.

Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley both totaled 19 points against New York, and Vandersloot recorded a double-double behind 10 assists.