Matchup: Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
On Wednesday, the New York Liberty (14-6) will take on the Indiana Fever (11-10) at the Barclays Center.
In their previous game, the Indiana Fever faced off against the Dallas Wings, clinching a solid victory with a score of 102-83. Indiana showcased an impressive 51.9% shooting accuracy with 40 of 77 attempts and managed to hit 8 out of 24 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Fever converted 14 of their 19 attempts, yielding a 73.7% success rate. They secured a total of 33 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and distributed 30 assists, while forcing 17 turnovers and making 11 steals on defense. Defensively, the Fever allowed their opponents to shoot 47.9% from the field, as Dallas recorded 34 successful shots out of 71 attempts. The Wings mustered 9 assists and 5 steals during the game and collected 33 rebounds (9 offensive and 24 defensive) while adding 4 blocks. Their free-throw percentage stood at 63.6%, going 7 for 11, and they converted 8 out of their 19 attempts from beyond the arc.
Kelsey Mitchell stood out in the matchup, scoring 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting in 26 minutes of play. She also contributed with 4 rebounds and 3 assists while maintaining an impressive 66.7% shooting from the field.
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The Indiana Fever enter this match with an 11-10 record for the season. They average 12.8 turnovers per game and commit 20.1 fouls each game. Collectively, the team grabs 34.0 rebounds per game and has racked up 426 assists this season, ranking fifth in the league in assists. The Fever convert 33.8% of their three-point attempts (168 of 497) and 75.5% of their free throws. Their scoring average stands at 84.5 points per game (3rd in the league) with a field goal percentage of 46.0%. On defense, Indiana forces an average of 13.6 turnovers per contest while giving up 20.2 personal fouls. Their defense allows a shooting percentage of 42.5% (286 of 424) and they give up an average of 32.9 rebounds per game. They currently lead the league in assists allowed with 373 so far this season and limit opponents to 30.0% from three-point territory, while ranking 6th for points allowed per game (79.5).
In their latest outing, the New York Liberty secured a 79-72 victory against the Atlanta Dream. They recorded 28 defensive rebounds along with 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 36 boards. The Liberty turned the ball over 6 times, but managed to get 8 steals during the match. The Dream committed 12 fouls, allowing New York to shoot 11 free throws, of which they successfully converted 10 for a 90.9% clip. From three-point range, the Liberty hit 9 out of 28 attempts (32.1%) and completed 30 of 78 shots from the floor, resulting in a 38.5% field goal percentage. The Liberty allowed Atlanta to shoot 24 out of 64, achieving 37.5% accuracy, and permitted 47 total rebounds (10 offensive) to the Dream.
Leonie Fiebich was a key player for the Liberty, achieving 21 points on 8 of 9 shooting (88.9%) along with 4 rebounds in 33 minutes of play, contributing 4 assists.
The New York Liberty currently hold a record of 14-6 this season. They average 17.0 personal fouls per game and enjoy a free-throw success rate of 82.2%. They dish out an average of 21.2 assists per game (3rd in the league) while turning the ball over 12.7 times. With a total of 1,726 points this season (86.3 per game), they collect 34.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Liberty shoot 44.5% from the field, ranking them 4th in the league. On the defensive end, the Liberty rank 4th in the league for points per game allowed at 79.3 and allow opponents to make 20.1 assists and 36.5 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 12th respectively. New York’s defense restricts opponents to 32.5% from three-point range (173 of 533) and they allow 73.1% conversion on free throws. They force 14.4 turnovers each game and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 41.4% from the field (2nd in the league).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Bet on New York
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