Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty: May 24, 2024 Game Recap
Liberty Fall to Sky Despite Howard's Impressive Performance
Chicago Sky Win 90-81 in Road Game
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Chicago Sky defeated the New York Liberty 90-81 on May 24, 2024, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Sky, led by Candace Parker's 20-point performance, jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Meanwhile, the Liberty struggled to find their rhythm offensively, despite a strong showing from Natasha Howard, who finished with a team-high 18 points.
With the win, the Sky improve to 12-4 on the season, while the Liberty fall to 7-9.
Game Highlights
- Candace Parker led the Sky with 20 points.
- Natasha Howard led the Liberty with 18 points.
- The Sky held the Liberty to just 38.5% shooting from the field.
- The Liberty outrebounded the Sky 37-34.
- The Sky led by as many as 18 points in the second half.
Key Stats
| Category | Chicago Sky | New York Liberty | |---|---|---| | Points | 90 | 81 | | Field Goal Percentage | 45.2% | 38.5% | | Three-Point Percentage | 33.3% | 28.6% | | Free Throw Percentage | 80.0% | 72.2% | | Rebounds | 34 | 37 | | Assists | 22 | 15 | | Turnovers | 12 | 9 |Conclusion
The Chicago Sky's victory over the New York Liberty was a testament to their depth and experience. The Sky were able to weather the storm in the first half and pull away in the second, thanks to strong performances from their veteran players.
The Liberty, on the other hand, will need to find a way to be more consistent on the offensive end. They have the talent to be a playoff contender, but they need to be able to put it all together on a nightly basis.
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