Liberty use big fourth quarter run to beat Sky

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The New York Liberty secured a remarkable victory over the Chicago Sky, displaying an impressive performance in the final quarter. Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot, both contributing double-doubles, spearheaded a stunning 22-0 run during the fourth quarter, ultimately propelling the Liberty to a triumphant outcome of 86-69 on Sunday.

Stewart showcased her prowess with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists, marking her 19th double-double of the season for the Liberty, whose current record stands at 30-7. Vandersloot demonstrated her versatility by recording 20 points, 10 assists, six steals, and five rebounds against her former team. Additionally, Betnijah Laney added 17 points, while Jocelyn Willoughby contributed 10 points off the bench.

The Liberty, with their impressive performance, remain 1 1/2 games behind Las Vegas in the race for the top position in the playoffs.

On the opposing side, Kahleah Copper stood out for the Chicago Sky, amassing 23 points. The Sky, with a record of 15-22, were previously tied with Los Angeles for the final playoff spot. However, Chicago holds the tiebreaker advantage over the Sparks, having secured victory in three out of the four match-ups this season.

Meanwhile, in a matchup in Arlington, Texas, the Indiana Fever managed to overcome the Dallas Wings in overtime, thwarting the Wings’ attempts to secure the fourth seed in the playoffs. Kelsey Mitchell showcased her sharpshooting abilities by scoring an impressive 30 points, including seven successful 3-pointers. NaLyssa Smith also excelled, achieving a career-high 30 points for Indiana (12-25). Notably, Aliyah Boston, the first pick in this year’s draft, made significant contributions with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, recording her 10th double-double.

For Dallas (20-17), Satou Sabally and Arike Ogunbowale both managed to score 22 points each, leading the charge for their team. Natasha Howard added 15 points, while Crystal Dangerfield contributed 11 points off the bench. Teaira McCowan further solidified her performance by achieving her 11th double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

It is worth noting that Dallas secured their playoff berth with a notable 110-100 victory over the Fever in Indianapolis on the preceding Friday night. Meanwhile, despite Indiana missing out on playoff qualification for the seventh consecutive season, their 12 victories in this season alone have surpassed their combined total from the past two seasons.

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