Sky lead Liberty 83-80 late in fourth quarter

Chicago aims to snap streak of one-point losses to New York.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Y'all tuned in? 👀 The Sky lead the Liberty 83-80 with 3:30 on the clock! ➡️ League Pass Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Chicago Sky hold an 83-80 lead over the New York Liberty with 3:30 remaining in the game. The matchup remains a one-possession contest entering the final minutes.

Why it matters: A victory for Chicago would provide a late-season boost to their 13-23 record. The New York Liberty, currently at 25-14, are looking to secure another tight win against the Sky.

By the numbers: New York secured 95-94 and 96-95 victories in the previous two head-to-head matchups this season. Chicago enters the contest scoring 87.7 points per game, while New York averages 90.3.

What to watch: The final minutes will determine if Chicago can hold off the Liberty or if New York will complete a late comeback.

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@WNBA 2026-08-19T02:48:27.223020+00:00

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