What happened: Natasha Cloud recorded 16 points, including four three-pointers, to guide Chicago to a 54-43 halftime advantage over New York. Azurá Stevens and Han Xu each provided 10 points to support the offensive effort. Breanna Stewart paced the Liberty with nine points and a pair of rebounds through the first two quarters.
Why it matters: Chicago is looking to secure consecutive victories and improve its 13-23 record against a New York squad that sits at 25-14. The strong start highlights another standout performance from Natasha Cloud, who continues to anchor the scoring load for the Sky.
By the numbers: New York secured one-point victories in both previous meetings between the teams this season, winning 96-95 on June 17 and 95-94 on July 22. Chicago entered the matchup averaging 87.7 points per game for the year.
What to watch: New York will look to Stewart to help erase the 11-point deficit in the third quarter. Chicago must sustain its offensive execution to close out the victory on its home floor.