- Matchup: Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The New York Liberty (22-15) are set to face off against the Indiana Fever (24-13) at Barclays Center this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Indiana Fever faced off against the Dallas Wings, suffering a defeat with a final score of 91-85. Indiana concluded the matchup with a shooting efficiency of 40.9% from the field (27 out of 66) and successfully made 7 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Fever excelled, converting 24 of 26 for a remarkable 92.3% success rate. On the boards, they secured 28 rebounds, including 5 offensive grabs. The Fever also tallied 17 assists and forced 8 turnovers, resulting in 6 steals for the game. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot at a rate of 47.2% from the floor, with Dallas making 34 of 72 attempts. The Wings achieved 7 assists and collected 32 rebounds (7 offensive, 25 defensive) while blocking 8 shots. Dallas finished with a free throw percentage of 66.7%, sinking 18 of 27 attempts, and made 5 out of 18 attempts from three-point range.
Kelsey Mitchell was a standout in the matchup, scoring 37 points on 9 of 18 shooting. Logging 35 minutes, she also grabbed 1 rebound and dished out 5 assists, finishing at an impressive 50% from the floor.
The Fever head into this game with an impressive season record of 24-13. They boast a three-point shooting percentage of 38.9% (376 of 967) and an exceptional free throw percentage of 82.6%. Averaging 96.1 points per game (1st in the league), they maintain a shooting efficiency of 48.6% from the field. Indiana averages 13.7 turnovers per game and commits roughly 21.8 personal fouls each outing. Team-wise, they pull down 33.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 757 assists, placing them 8th in the league for ball distribution. Defensively, the Fever force 12.3 turnovers per game, while also garnering 22.1 fouls. They surrender a field goal percentage of 45.6% (455 of 817) and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 12th in points allowed per game, giving up 90.5 points on average.
The New York Liberty last faced defeat against the Chicago Sky, ending the match with a score of 93-86. They managed to capture 28 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 35 rebounds for the game. New York also had 15 turnovers while securing 7 steals. The Sky issued 15 fouls, giving the Liberty 13 free throw attempts, of which they made 11, resulting in an 84.6% success rate. From the three-point range, New York converted 9 of 36 shots (25.0%). Overall, they achieved a field goal percentage of 45.8%, finishing 33 out of 72. The Liberty’s defense allowed the Sky to shoot effectively, making 35 of 79 attempts for a 44.3% shooting percentage.
Breanna Stewart was instrumental for the Liberty, shooting 8 of 13 for 61.5% and recording 7 rebounds. She totaled 22 points over 35 minutes of play and registered 3 assists during the game.
The Liberty hold a season record of 22-15. Offensively, they shoot at an efficient 46.3% from the field, ranking 5th in the WNBA. This season, New York has scored a total of 3,339 points (averaging 90.2 per game) and secures 35.2 rebounds per contest. They assist on average 21.0 times per game (7th in the league) while averaging 13.7 turnovers. The Liberty commit 18.5 personal fouls per game and boast a free throw conversion rate of 85.0%. Defensively, they rank 7th in points allowed, with 87.2 conceded per game. Their defense allows for 21.5 assists and 31.4 rebounds a game, placing them 12th and 3rd, respectively, in the league. They permit opposing teams to shoot 35.2% from three-point range (341 of 970) and opponents shoot 75.3% at the free throw line, all while forcing 11.3 turnovers per game and limiting opponents to a 45.2% shooting rate from the floor (7th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA face-off against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Indiana
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