The New York Liberty edged out the Indiana Fever in a thrilling contest with a final score of 90-88. The defending WNBA champions continued their unbeaten run, moving to 3-0, while the Fever now sit at 2-2.

This match featured a remarkable 14 lead changes and 15 ties, culminating in a dramatic finish where Sabrina Ionescu sank the pivotal free throw with just three seconds left. The Fever attempted to respond, but Natasha Cloud thwarted their last effort by stealing the ball from Caitlin Clark.

New York’s Depth Proves Crucial

Though Ionescu struggled with her shooting (hitting only two of eight from beyond the arc), she still contributed 23 points, with Jonquel Jones leading the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Breanna Stewart matched Cloud with 16 points each, showcasing the Liberty’s strong roster.

Despite Clark’s struggles—ending the game with 10 turnovers—the Fever’s defense improved considerably in the second half, staging a 30-13 third quarter comeback from a 15-point deficit.

Officiating Discontent

Post-game, Coach Stephanie White expressed dissatisfaction regarding the officiating, citing a severe minus-31 free throw discrepancy against her team. “I thought she got fouled. The disrespect right now for our team has been unbelievably disappointing,” White stated.