Cloud's Revenge: Sky Star Dominates Former Team

Tuesday night saw Natasha Cloud achieve a career milestone, scoring a personal-best 33 points to lead the Chicago Sky to a 93-86 victory over the New York Liberty. This win was particularly significant as it marked the Sky's first defeat of the Liberty this season.

Cloud's performance was a fierce display against the team that released her in free agency, showcasing relentless defense and a potent offense. She shot an impressive 13-for-21 from the field, including 4-for-8 from three-point range, and added seven rebounds and six assists.

The Liberty struggled to contain the Sky's intensity, with injuries further complicating their efforts. Jonquel Jones left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury, and the team's defense, already a concern, faltered. Chicago capitalized on second-chance points, outscoring New York 20-6 in that category and winning the rebounding battle 44-35.

This victory avenged earlier losses where Cloud had underperformed against the Liberty. In contrast to previous matchups, Cloud dominated while rookie Sydney Taylor, returning from injury, showed signs of rust. The Liberty will seek to regroup before the FIBA World Cup break, with their next opportunity to secure a win on Saturday against the Indiana Fever.