Game Recap: Liberty Rally Past Fever in New York
For the second time in a week, the New York Liberty (16-6) defeated the Indiana Fever (12-12) at Barclays Center. On Tuesday night, the Liberty prevailed 98-84 at Barclays Center in the first game for each team after the All-Star break.
The Fever led 67-60 with a little over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, but the Liberty closed the frame with a 9-0 run to take the lead, then outscored Indiana 29-17 in the fourth quarter to come away with the victory.
Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with a game-high 29 points in the loss, going 11-for-21 from the field and 3-for-9 from 3-point range. Aliyah Boston recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds to go along with six assists.
Sophie Cunningham added 15 points on 5-of-8 3-point shooting, while Natasha Howard tallied 13 points, six boards, and three steals.
Six players scored in double figures for the Liberty, led by center Jonquel Jones, who had 18 points and nine rebounds. Breanna Stewart added 17 points, four rebounds, and six assists, Leonie Fiebich tallied 13 points and five boards, while Sabrina Ionescu finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and nine assists.
The Fever will return home to host the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They will then hit the road to take on the Sky in Chicago on Sunday afternoon.