Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: Player Stats and Match Analysis
Starting Lineups
Indiana Fever: * Victoria Vivians * Aaliyah Boston * Emily Engstler * NaLyssa Smith * Bria Hartley
New York Liberty: * Sabrina Ionescu * Natasha Howard * Betnijah Laney * Stefanie Dolson * Han Xu
Player Stats
Victoria Vivians (Indiana Fever)
* Led the Fever in scoring with 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting. * Added 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. * Was a force on defense, recording 3 blocks.
Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty)
* Finished with a triple-double of 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. * Shot 7-of-15 from the field and 4-of-9 from three-point range. * Controlled the pace of the game with her excellent passing and court vision.
Aaliyah Boston (Indiana Fever)
* Scored 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting. * Grabbed 9 rebounds for the Fever. * Was a key contributor on the defensive end, with 3 blocks and 2 steals.
Natasha Howard (New York Liberty)
* Had a strong performance with 17 points and 10 rebounds. * Shot 8-of-17 from the field and went 1-of-2 from three-point range. * Her physical play inside the paint caused problems for the Fever defense.
Betnijah Laney (New York Liberty)
* Scored 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting. * Added 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the Liberty. * Was a valuable contributor on both ends of the floor.
Match Analysis
The Indiana Fever came out with a strong start, taking an early lead in the first quarter. However, the New York Liberty responded with a surge of their own, led by the play of Ionescu and Howard. The Liberty took control of the game in the second quarter and never looked back. The Fever struggled to contain Ionescu's playmaking ability. The Liberty star was able to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates throughout the game. Howard's physical presence in the paint also proved to be a challenge for the Fever. On the offensive end, the Fever were unable to find a consistent rhythm. They shot just 40% from the field and struggled to generate open looks. The Liberty's defense was able to force the Fever into turnovers and contested shots. In the end, the Liberty's balanced scoring attack and strong defense proved to be too much for the Fever. The Liberty won the game with a final score of 92-77.
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