The New York Liberty defeated the Indiana Fever 109-102 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Barclays Center, with Breanna Stewart delivering 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead a balanced home effort in front of 17,581 fans.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Liberty 33, Fever 26
New York established its advantage early by putting up 33 points in the opening period. The Liberty’s efficient offense gave them a seven-point lead after one quarter, creating a useful cushion against a Fever team that would continue to respond.
Second Quarter: Fever 23, Liberty 20
Indiana trimmed the margin before halftime, outscoring New York 23-20 in the second quarter. The Liberty still carried a 53-49 lead into the break, but the Fever had narrowed a seven-point deficit to four and kept the game within reach.
Third Quarter: Liberty 32, Fever 29
The Liberty answered Indiana’s second-quarter push with their highest-scoring period of the night. New York’s 32 points in the third restored momentum and extended the lead to 85-78 heading into the final 10 minutes.
Fourth Quarter: Liberty 24, Fever 24
Neither team gained ground in the fourth, as the teams matched each other with 24 points. That even final period allowed New York to protect its third-quarter margin and come away with the seven-point win without overtime.
Key Performers
Breanna Stewart was the standout for New York, finishing with 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Her all-around production helped the Liberty generate 24 assists while shooting 57.8 percent from the field.
Jonquel Jones paced the Liberty on the glass with 10 rebounds. New York finished with a 34-27 rebounding edge, an important possession advantage in a game decided by seven points.
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 25 points for Indiana. Aliyah Boston added 22 points and six assists, while Caitlin Clark matched Stewart’s game-high assist total with seven. Myisha Hines-Allen led the Fever with seven rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: The Liberty won only two quarters, but their combined 10-point margin in the first and third quarters was larger than their final seven-point winning margin.
Game Analysis
New York’s efficiency was the difference. The Liberty made 37 of 64 field-goal attempts for 57.8 percent and connected on 11 of 27 attempts from three-point range, good for 40.7 percent. They also converted 24 of 29 free throws, limiting missed opportunities at the line.
Indiana stayed competitive throughout, scoring at least 23 points in every quarter and taking the second quarter 23-20. Mitchell’s 25 points and Boston’s 22-point, six-assist performance supplied consistent production, but the Fever could not erase the Liberty’s lead after New York’s 32-point third quarter.
Stewart’s playmaking was particularly valuable for a Liberty team that recorded 24 assists. New York moved the ball effectively, controlled the rebounding battle, and made enough timely plays to maintain its edge through an even fourth quarter.
What the Result Means
The victory moved the Liberty to 23-15, while the Fever fell to 24-14. Indiana returns to action Sunday, August 23, against the Chicago Sky, while New York’s next game is Thursday, August 27, against the Golden State Valkyries. The result kept both teams in a competitive position in the WNBA standings as the regular season continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
New York Liberty defeated Indiana Fever 109-102 on August 22, 2026.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points; her individual shooting percentage was not provided in the supplied statistics.
After the win, New York Liberty sits 23-15 in the WNBA standings.
Breanna Stewart was the standout performer with 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
