Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: A Timeline of the Rivalry
The Early Years
The Indiana Fever and New York Liberty are two of the most storied franchises in the WNBA. The rivalry between the two teams dates back to the league's inaugural season in 1997. In the early years, the Liberty held a decided advantage, winning the first four meetings between the two teams.
The Fever finally broke through in 2000, winning the first of what would become a series of close games between the two teams. Over the next few years, the rivalry became increasingly competitive, with each team winning their share of games.
The Tamika Catchings Era
The rivalry between the Fever and Liberty reached new heights in the early 2000s with the emergence of Tamika Catchings. Catchings, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and 10-time All-Star, quickly became one of the best players in the WNBA.
With Catchings leading the way, the Fever began to dominate the Liberty. From 2002 to 2009, the Fever won 10 of 12 meetings between the two teams. Catchings' presence on the court made a significant difference, as she was able to neutralize the Liberty's star player, Cappie Pondexter.
The Recent Years
In recent years, the rivalry between the Fever and Liberty has been more evenly matched. The two teams have split their meetings in the past few seasons, and each game has been closely contested.
The Fever and Liberty are two of the most successful teams in the WNBA, and their rivalry is one of the most intense in the league. The two teams are always competitive, and their games are always must-see TV.
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