Chicago Sky vs New York Liberty
PREVIEW: The New York Liberty will conclude their regular season against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena, bringing an intriguing matchup between two teams with contrasting trajectories. The Liberty have secured a strong fifth-place standing in the standings , backed by impressive offensive capabilities that include being 1st in efficient free throw shooting, 2nd in attacking the rim, and 3rd in efficient 3-point shooting. They've won three of their last five games, though their recent offensive output has been somewhat constrained, rarely exceeding 84.5 points. The team boasts a solid defense and favors a fast-paced game.
The Chicago Sky find themselves struggling this season, sitting second-to-last with a 10-33 record and having suffered four defeats in their last five games. While Chicago ranks 2nd in offensive rebounding (27.7%) and 2nd in post-up frequency, it ranks 13th in defending 3-point shooting—allowing high-quality threes—and is also 13th in efficiency when attacking the rim. A potential bright spot for the Sky is rookie center Kamilla Cardoso, who recently posted impressive performances and has previously challenged the Liberty. For the Liberty, this game represents an opportunity to fine-tune their rhythm and chemistry ahead of their playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury, with key players Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones all available.