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Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty LIVE score, updates: Highlights, TV, streaming info
The Indiana Fever had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Dallas Wings on Thursday, Aug. 20.
They will look to get back on track against the New York Liberty on Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York (7 p.m., Prime Video).
Kelsey Mitchell set a record on Thursday while scoring 37 points against the Wings. The Fever guard has now scored 20 points or more in 21 consecutive games, besting a record set by A’ja Wilson across the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Mitchell set her record during a single season, averaging 27.5 points over the last 21 games.
Breanna Stewart is leading the Liberty with 20.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game. New York is 7-3 in its last 10 games and jockeying for playoff position. If the season ended today, the Liberty would be the No. 7 seed.
The teams are playing for the fourth time this season. The Fever are 3-0 vs. the Liberty and won the last matchup 106-92 on Aug. 11.
Kelsey Mitchell ties game for Indiana
Kelsey Mitchell made a three-point shot from behind the corner of the arc to tie the game at 100.
Pauline Astier makes layup that fuels New York crowd
With the Fever threatening, Pauline Astier stepped up to further New York’s lead. Indiana was within one, but Astier made two throws then made a driving layup that energized the crowd at Barclays Center. The Liberty are up 100-95.
Kelsey Mitchell furthers record streak of 20-point games
Kelsey Mitchell has her 22nd straight game with 20 points, furthering her record. She reached the mark at the 4:26 mark off a short jumper in the paint. The bucket cut into the Liberty’s lead 96-93.
Kelsey Mitchell makes 3-point bucket
Kelsey Mitchell nailed a three-point shot from the corner of the arch to give the Fever a boost. She is two points away from her 22nd straight 20-point game. The Liberty are up 96-91.
Leonie Fiebich gives Liberty largest lead of the game
Leonie Fiebich drained a three-point bucket for the first points of the fourth quarter. The Liberty are now up 88-78, their largest lead of the game.
End Q3: Liberty 85, Fever 78
Han Xu had seven points in the quarter (she also had a bucket in the first) to help the Liberty maintain their lead. New York is up 85-78.
Breanna Stewart makes impressive layup
Breanna Stewart wowed the crowd by dribbling into the paint and then Euro stepping effortlessly for a layup. The Liberty are up 73-67.
Leonie Fiebich makes back-to-back 3-point shots
Leonie Fiebich made sure the Liberty stay on top and made back-to-back three-point buckets. New York is up 64-58.
Aliyah Boston makes layup and is fouled
Aliyah Boston gave the Fever some momentum in the second half with a driving layup. She put her shoulder down and made contact with Pauline Astier, who is called for a foul. Boston missed the extra point and the score is 58-55 Liberty.
Half: Liberty 53, Fever 49
Kelsey Mitchell had an opportunity to make the last statement of the half for the Fever, but her three-point attempt bounced off the rim. The Indiana star leads the team with 14 points.
Jonquel Jones has 17 points and 7 rebounds for the Liberty.
New York heads into the halftime break up 53-49.
Breanna Stewart helps Liberty get back on top
Breanna Stewart made a layup with the assist of Leonie Fiebich to put the Liberty back up 51-45.
Kelsey Mitchell ties the game
Kelsey Mitchell drained a jumpshot from the side of the box and the game is tied. The Fever even the score at 44 and the Liberty call timeout to regroup.
Caitlin Clark nails 3-pointer
Caitlin Clark is keeping the Fever in the mix with a three-point bucket. This one is from the very corner of the court. The Liberty are up 43-39.
Jonquel Jones makes driving layup
Jonquel Jones furthered the Liberty’s lead with a driving layup. New York is up 41-34.
Sophie Cunningham drains 3-point bucket
Sophie Cunningham makes a three-point shot from the right of the arc for the Fever. She puts three fingers to her forehead and directs her attention to the crowd. The Liberty are up 37-33.
End Q1: Liberty 33, Fever 26
The Liberty are up 33-26 over the Fever at the end of the first quarter.
Jonquel Jones gets and-1
Jonquel Jones completed a physical play under the basket. Her layup went in and she was fouled by Makayla Timpson. Jones made the free throw for the three-point play and puts the Liberty up 14-11.
Kelsey Mitchell gets started with layup
Kelsey Mitchell is on a 21-game streak of scoring 20+ points. She starts the quest for her 22nd game with a layup that ties the game at 4.
What time is Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
- Time: 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT)
- Location: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York)
The Fever and Wings play at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
What TV channel is Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty on today?
- TV: None
- Stream: Prime Video
Fever arrivals
Liberty arrivals
Fever in the playoffs
The Indiana Fever became the the fourth team to clinch a playoff spot with the Portland Fire’s loss to the Toronto Tempo on Friday. The Fever join the Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries and defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the postseason. Four spots remain to be determined.
New York Liberty roster
| 9 | Rebecca Allen | G | 6′ 2″ | — |
| 18 | Pauline Astier | G | 5′ 11″ | — |
| 14 | Raquel Carrera | F | 6′ 3″ | — |
| 4 | Marine Fauthoux | G | 5′ 9″ | — |
| 13 | Leonie Fiebich | F | 6′ 4″ | — |
| 7 | Rebekah Gardner | G | 6′ 1″ | UCLA |
| 20 | Sabrina Ionescu | G | 5′ 11″ | Oregon |
| 23 | Marine Johannes | G | 5′ 10″ | — |
| 35 | Jonquel Jones | C | 6′ 6″ | George Washington |
| 24 | Anneli Maley | F | 6′ 1″ | TCU |
| 0 | Satou Sabally | F | 6′ 4″ | Oregon |
| 30 | Breanna Stewart | F | 6′ 4″ | UConn |
| 21 | Han Xu | C | 6′ 11″ | — |
Indiana Fever roster
| 25 | Monique Billings | F | 6′ 4″ | UCLA |
| 7 | Aliyah Boston | C | 6′ 5″ | South Carolina |
| 22 | Caitlin Clark | G | 6′ 0″ | Iowa |
| 8 | Sophie Cunningham | G | 6′ 1″ | Missouri |
| 12 | Damiris Dantas | C | 6′ 4″ | — |
| 23 | Bree Hall | G | 6′ 1″ | South Carolina |
| 52 | Tyasha Harris | G | 5′ 10″ | South Carolina |
| 2 | Myisha Hines-Allen | F | 6′ 2″ | Louisville |
| 10 | Lexie Hull | G | 6′ 2″ | Stanford |
| 3 | Raven Johnson | G | 5′ 8″ | South Carolina |
| 0 | Kelsey Mitchell | G | 5′ 8″ | Ohio State |
| 1 | Michelle Onyiah | C | 6′ 3″ | California |
| 5 | Mercedes Russell | C | 6′ 6″ | Tennessee |
| 21 | Makayla Timpson | F | 6′ 2″ | Florida State |
| 14 | Grace VanSlooten | F | 6′ 3″ | Michigan State |
Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/
