Natasha Cloud's 16 points give Chicago a 54-43 halftime lead over New York

Azurá Stevens and Han Xu each added 10 points for the Sky.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

At the half, the @chicagosky lead the @nyliberty 54-43! Natasha Cloud: 16 PTS | 4 REB | 4 3PM | 2 AST Azurá Stevens: 10 Via @WNBA on X

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.

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