Liberty Host Sky Tonight as Reese Returns and Ionescu’s Slump Looms

Brooklyn, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 - Tonight, the New York Liberty will take on the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center. This key WNBA game starts at 7:00 PM ET. You can watch it on WCIU or stream it live on Fubo. The Liberty (22–13) are second in the Eastern Conference and looking to sweep the Sky. They beat Chicago in May (99–74) and again in June (85–66).

Angel Reese Makes Season Debut Chicago’s standout forward, Angel Reese (8–26), returns from a back injury. She missed almost three weeks of play. In her return on Tuesday against the Seattle Storm, Reese scored 19 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and made four assists. The team lost 94–88, but head coach Tyler Marsh praised her conditioning and team chemistry.

Liberty Adjust Without Stewart New York will again miss Breanna Stewart (bone bruise) and Nyara Sabally (knee). Courtney Vandersloot’s season was cut short by an ACL tear. The Liberty have thrived at home, even with absences. They hold a strong record of 14–4. On Tuesday, they beat Minnesota 85–75, thanks to a balanced attack.

Ionescu Under the Microscope Sabrina Ionescu’s shooting slump is under the spotlight. Still, she’s an elite playmaker. She had 11 assists against the Lynx, which was more than Minnesota’s team total that night. The Sky leads the league in forcing turnovers. So, the Liberty will rely on Ionescu to spark fast breaks and boost her scoring.

Keys to the Game

• New York aims to exploit Chicago’s turnover issues and fast-break vulnerability.
• The Sky will rely on Reese’s energy and Rebecca Allen’s growing role. Allen’s all-around skills have not been fully used this season.
• Tonight’s game is important. The Liberty aim to secure their playoff spot, while the Sky focus on rebuilding for 2026.

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