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WNBA·FINAL·June 17, 2026 10:48 PM ET

Liberty Edge Sky 96-95 for Eighth Consecutive Victory

New York extends winning streak in Commissioner's Cup clash.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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The win streak continues‼️ The @nyliberty defeat the Sky 96-95 and achieve their eighth straight win! Jonquel Jones: 1

What happened: The New York Liberty extended their winning streak to eight games with a narrow 96-95 win over the Chicago Sky. Jonquel Jones anchored the offense with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Breanna Stewart contributed 17 points and six boards in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup.

Why it matters: The victory moves the Liberty to a 12-5 record as they maintain their position as one of the league's top contenders. For the Sky, the loss is their fourth in a row, dropping them to 4-12 on the season despite a competitive performance that came down to the final possession.

By the numbers: Liberty: W8 streak, 12-5 record. Sky: L4 streak, 4-12 record. Jones: 19 PTS, 8 REB, 3 3PM. Stewart: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL.

What to watch: New York looks to extend their win streak to nine games in their next outing. Chicago remains home searching for a momentum-shifting win to break their current skid.

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