New York Liberty Extend Dominance with 91-80 Victory Over Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever Pull Off Impressive Fourth-Quarter Comeback

New York Liberty Move to 3-0 on the Season

The New York Liberty continued their impressive start to the season, securing a 91-80 victory over the Indiana Fever on May 18, 2024 at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Liberty's Breanna Stewart led the way, contributing 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists to the team's success.

The Fever, despite a strong performance from Caitlin Clark, ultimately fell short in their efforts to secure their first win of the season. Clark made history as the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double, with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists.

The Liberty's victory marks their third consecutive win, while the Fever's loss extends their winless streak to four games.

Game Summary: New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever, May 18, 2024

* Final Score: New York Liberty 91, Indiana Fever 80 * Leading Scorer (Liberty): Breanna Stewart (24 points) * Leading Scorer (Fever): Caitlin Clark (18 points) * Leading Rebounder (Liberty): Breanna Stewart (5 rebounds) * Leading Rebounder (Fever): Caitlin Clark (10 rebounds) * Leading Assists (Liberty): Betnijah Laney (6 assists) * Leading Assists (Fever): Caitlin Clark (12 assists)

Key Stats and Highlights

* Breanna Stewart's 24 points marked her third consecutive game with 20+ points. * Caitlin Clark's triple-double is the first by a rookie in WNBA history. * The Liberty shot 48.8% from the field, while the Fever shot 40.4%. * The Liberty outrebounded the Fever 33 to 25. * The Liberty had 17 turnovers, while the Fever had 12 turnovers.

Conclusion

The New York Liberty continue to impress as they extend their undefeated streak to three games. The Indiana Fever, despite a valiant effort from Caitlin Clark, remain winless in four games. The Liberty will look to maintain their momentum in their next game, while the Fever will aim to secure their first win of the season.