Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener


              New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen, right, looks to pass as Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot defends during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu drives past Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, looks to pass as Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner guards during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, drives against Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney, left, shoots over Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot, left, drives to the basket against New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. The Liberty won 98-91. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu reacts after the Liberty defeated the Chicago Sky 98-91 in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener