wnba Game Recap
New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky Recap - Sky Win 89-81
The Sky grabbed a 89-81 win over the Liberty on Friday, behind a 23-point effort from Courtney Vandersloot at Wintrust Arena.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -8.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting OVER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an OVER play.
Chicago got 16 points from Allie Quigley and another 16 points from Kahleah Copper. Courtney Vandersloot contributed 9 assists, while Kahleah Copper cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Liberty got a 16-point performance from Sabrina Ionescu, who was supported by 15 points from Natasha Howard. Sabrina Ionescu had 6 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Natasha Howard grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Sky hit the break losing 46-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Connecticut looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Phoenix.