Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 3 p.m. ET
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Broadcast Information
ESPN
Pam Ward (play-by-play), Andraya Carter (analyst), Holly Rowe (reporter)

The Indiana Fever (8-22) will look for its first win against the New York Liberty (23-6) this season on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the final contest between the two teams this regular season. Both teams enter the matchup after capturing victories the last time out, as Indiana defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 91-73, on Thursday, while New York defeated the Chicago Sky, 89-73, on Friday.

New York has won nine of its last 10 games and currently leading the league in defensive rebounds (29.8 rpg) and assists (24.1 apg), highlighted by Courtney Vandersloot’s 7.8 assists per game. The Liberty also rank second in the league in offensive output (88.1 ppg), field goal percentage (45.5 percent), free throw percentage (83.1 percent), 3-point field goal percentage (37.9 percent) and rebounds (38.3 rpg).

Indiana ranks second in the WNBA on the offensive glass still averaging 9.0 offensive rebounds per game, while New York ranks behind in third.

New York defeated the Fever in the two earlier matchups this season in New York, but a 3-pointer from Aliyah Boston at the end of regulation sent the teams to overtime in a thrilling matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse back on July 12. The Fever ultimately fell, 95-87, but five of Indiana’s players ended the game scoring in double-figures, led by Boston’s 23 points on 10-of-19 shooting from the floor.

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu notched 34 points and knocked down seven 3-pointers in New York’s overtime win against the Fever. Ionescu is averaging 17.0 points per contest and ranks third in the WNBA in 3-point field goal percentage shooting 44.8 percent from beyond the arc. All-Star captain Breanna Stewart is also averaging 22.6 points per game, good for second-best in the league.

Indiana’s All-Stars, Kelsey Mitchell and Boston, have continued to lead the team averaging 17.0 points and 14.8 points respectively per contest. NaLyssa Smith, who made her return to the floor after nine games of absence on August 8, is averaging 15.1 points per game and remains third in the WNBA at 9.4 rebounds per contest. Victoria Vivians has started seven games since the overtime loss against New York and has averaged 9.1 points and 6.3 rebounds.

Erica Wheeler, who is averaging a team-leading 5.1 assists per contest, is approaching her 1,000th career assist with 994 assists entering Sunday’s matchup. In addition, Wheeler currently sits third in the all-time franchise ranks for most assists with 697 assists in a Fever uniform.

Probable Starters

Indiana Fever (8-22)

Guard – Kelsey Mitchell (17.0 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3.0 apg)
Guard – Erica Wheeler (10.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 5.1 apg)
Guard – Lexie Hull (4.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.1 spg)
Forward – Victoria Vivians (5.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.5 apg)
Center – Aliyah Boston (14.8 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.3 bpg)

New York Liberty (23-6)

Guard – Sabrina Ionescu (17.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 5.9 apg)
Guard – Courtney Vandersloot (10.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 7.8 apg)
Guard – Betnijah Laney (11.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.3 apg)
Forward – Breanna Stewart (22.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.5 bpg)
Forward – Jonquel Jones (12.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.2 bpg)

Game Status Report

Indiana: No injuries
New York: TBA