Matchup: New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The New York Liberty (26-17) are set to face the Chicago Sky (10-33) at Wintrust Arena this Thursday.
In their previous outing, the New York Liberty secured a victory over the Washington Mystics, finishing with a score of 75-66. The Liberty posted a field goal percentage of 42.2%, converting 27 of their 64 attempts and hitting 6 out of 21 from beyond the arc. Their free-throw shooting was impressive, as they made 15 of 16 attempts for a stellar 93.8% rate. On the glass, New York recorded 36 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and delivered 21 assists while committing 8 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed Washington to shoot 43.5% from the floor on 27 of 62 attempts. The Mystics managed 2 assists and had 4 steals, while claiming 29 rebounds (2 offensive, 27 defensive) and totaling 4 blocks. Their free-throw shooting was less effective, as they converted just 7 of 13 attempts, resulting in a 53.8% success rate, while connecting on 5 of 16 three-point attempts.
Emma Meesseman made a noticeable impact in the matchup, finishing with 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting in just 20 minutes. She added 3 rebounds but did not record any assists.
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The Liberty enter this game sporting a 26-17 record this season. They have been effective from three-point territory, hitting 35.5% (411 of 1,157) and enjoying an impressive free-throw percentage of 83.6%. Averaging 84.2 points per game (5th in the WNBA), they also maintain a field goal percentage of 45.2%. The team averages 12.9 turnovers and commits 16.3 fouls each game. On the boards, they average 33.6 rebounds and have accumulated 934 assists this season, ranking them 3rd in the league for assists. Defensively, the Liberty force 12.6 turnovers per game and draw 16.9 personal fouls. They rank 5th for assists allowed, having surrendered 848 thus far. Opponents shoot 42.2% against them (542 of 725), and they concede an average of 35.5 rebounds per game, along with a three-point shooting percentage of 31.2%. The Liberty are currently 6th in the league, allowing 80.2 points per game.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky faced a challenging defeat last game, falling 92-61 to the Las Vegas Aces. The Sky gathered 28 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 40 for the game. They turned the ball over 17 times but managed to secure 6 steals. The Aces committed 13 fouls during the game, allowing the Sky 20 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 19 (95.0%). From three-point range, Chicago struggled, making 4 of 22 attempts (18.2%). Overall, they shot 19 for 58 from the field, equating to 32.8%. The Aces capitalized on their scoring opportunities, shooting 54.8% from the floor with 34 of 62 made and an impressive 15 of 29 from beyond the arc (51.7%). On rebounding, the Sky conceded 28 boards overall, with 6 coming from the offensive end.
Kamilla Cardoso was a key player for the Sky, scoring 13 points on 4 of 12 shooting (33.3%) and pulling down 13 rebounds over 33 minutes of play while also contributing 3 assists.
Chicago’s record stands at 10-33 this season, having scored a total of 3,249 points (averaging 75.6 points per game) and securing 35.7 rebounds per game. They commit 17.8 fouls per game and hold a free-throw percentage of 76.2%. Offensively, the Sky rank 10th in the league, shooting 42.3% from the field. They average 19.2 assists (11th in the WNBA) while committing 15.6 turnovers. Defensively, Chicago ranks 10th in points allowed per game, with 85.7. Opponents shoot 36.6% from three-point territory (406 of 1,108) and make 76.5% of their free throws. The Sky allow 21.3 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 10th and 3rd overall. On defense, they generate 11.1 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 45.1% from the floor (10th in the league).
Who will conquer tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Back Chicago
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