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Liberty use big fourth quarter to down Sky

Aug 31, 2011 - 1:44 AM Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Cappie Pondexter dropped 19 points in 34 minutes of action, including 10 in the final quarter to lead the New York Liberty to a 71-67 comeback win over the Chicago Sky at the Prudential Center.

Essence Carson scored 12 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter for the Liberty, who rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final period. They used a 22-2 burst in the decisive quarter.

Plenette Pierson added 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Kia Vaughn tallied 15 points and five boards for the Liberty, winners of four of their last six.

Sylvia Fowles scored a game-high 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while Epiphanny Prince added 15 points off the bench for the Sky, who had their two-game winning streak snapped.

The Liberty entered the fourth quarter trailing by 11, but outscored Chicago by 15 to roar back and claim the victory. Turnovers also played a major role in the game as Chicago turned the ball over 22 times in the game, including six in the final quarter, while New York committed only 12 turnovers. The 22 miscues led to 25 New York points.

Pondexter's two free throws capped a 10-0 burst, getting the Liberty within 60-56 with 5:13 left. Two more free throws from Pondexter finally pushed New York ahead, 64-62 with 2:27 remaining, and Carson's step-back jumper culminated the 22-2 burst with 66 seconds to go. The bucket moved the Liberty to a 68-62 cushion.