New York Liberty Fall to Indiana Fever in Thrilling Game
Liberty's Unbeaten Streak Snapped at Seven
Fever Overcome 1-Seed Liberty in 83-78 Victory
The Indiana Fever stunned the New York Liberty on Saturday, July 6th, in an 83-78 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Liberty entered the game with a perfect 7-0 record, but the Fever's strong performance snapped their undefeated streak.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team leading by more than seven points at any time.
Highlights
- Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 25 points and 6 assists.
- Victoria Vivians contributed 18 points and 5 rebounds.
- Sabrina Ionescu paced the Liberty with 22 points and 8 assists.
- Natasha Howard added 16 points and 10 rebounds for New York.
Key Plays
With the game tied at 78 with just over a minute remaining, Clark drained a pull-up jumper to give the Fever the lead.
On the ensuing possession, Ionescu missed a potential game-tying three-pointer, and Aaliyah Boston secured the rebound for Indiana.
The Fever held on for the victory, improving their record to 4-4.
Post-Game Reaction
Fever head coach Marianne Stanley praised her team's effort, saying, "We knew it was going to be a tough game, but our players never gave up."
Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said, "We're disappointed with the loss, but we're proud of the way our team fought tonight."
Upcoming Schedule
The Liberty will return to action on Tuesday, July 9th, when they host the Dallas Wings at Barclays Center.
The Fever will travel to Los Angeles on Monday, July 8th, to face the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.
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