Chicago Sky at New York Liberty
· Women's National Basketball AssociationCharles leads Liberty to eighth straight win
The win clinched at least the four-seed in the playoffs for New York (20-12), giving the team a first-round postseason bye. The Liberty are a half-game behind Connecticut for the third seed.
New York, which is two wins short of matching the franchise record for consecutive victories, won 20 or more games in three straight seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Charles had 18 points in the first half as New York jumped out to a 46-29 advantage at the break. The Liberty wouldn't let the Sky get within 15 in the second half.
Stefanie Dolson scored 22 points to lead Chicago (12-19), which moved closer to being eliminated from the playoff chase.
Regular Season Series
NY wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of the 4th Quarter | 62 - 92 |
| 4th 23.0 |  |
Makayla Epps makes layup | 62 - 92 |
| 4th 24.0 |  |
Amanda Zahui B. bad pass (Makayla Epps steals) | 60 - 92 |
| 4th 27.0 | |
Amanda Zahui B. defensive rebound | 60 - 92 |
| 4th 29.0 | |
Kahleah Copper misses 26-foot three point jumper | 60 - 92 |
Statistics
 CHI |
 NY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 23-56 | FG | 36-85 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 4-12 | 3PT | 6-21 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 12-13 | FT | 14-17 |
| 92 | Free Throw % | 82 |
| 25 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 2 | Offensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 14 | Assists | 25 |
| 5 | Steals | 14 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 23 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 23 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 21 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 3 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 32 |
Game Information
Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 9,317 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
- | 12 | W4 | 0.6571429 | 23 |
 Atlanta |
1.5 | 13 | L1 | 0.61764705 | 21 |
 New York |
1.5 | 14 | W2 | 0.6111111 | 22 |
 Washington |
2.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.5882353 | 20 |
 Chicago |
10 | 22 | W1 | 0.37142858 | 13 |
 Toronto |
12 | 23 | L10 | 0.3030303 | 10 |
 Connecticut |
14 | 25 | L2 | 0.24242425 | 8 |
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