Indiana Fever Outlast New York Liberty in Thrilling 83-78 Victory
Game Summary
The Indiana Fever emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the New York Liberty on July 6, 2024, taking the game 83-78.
Indiana's victory was fueled by a balanced scoring attack, with five players reaching double figures. Erica Wheeler led the way with 18 points, followed by Victoria Vivians (16), Kelsey Mitchell (14), Aaliyah Boston (12), and Emma Cannon (10).
The Liberty were paced by Natasha Howard's 24 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Indiana's consistent offense.
Box Score
**Indiana Fever**
- Erica Wheeler: 18 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds
- Victoria Vivians: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists
- Kelsey Mitchell: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
- Aaliyah Boston: 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Emma Cannon: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
**New York Liberty**
- Natasha Howard: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
- Sabrina Ionescu: 15 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
- Betnijah Laney: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
- Han Xu: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
- Rhyne Howard: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
Expert Analysis
"Indiana's ability to spread the scoring around was key in this victory," said ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson. "They had five players in double figures, which made it tough for New York to focus their defense."
"The Liberty fought hard, but they couldn't keep up with Indiana's offensive firepower," added The Athletic's Chantel Jennings. "Erica Wheeler was particularly impressive, leading the Fever with 18 points and 5 assists."
"Overall, it was a great win for Indiana and a tough loss for New York," said Bleacher Report's Howard Megdal. "Both teams will look to rebound in their next matchups."
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