Indiana Fever upset New York Liberty in thrilling WNBA matchup

Fevers defeat Liberty 83-78 in a close game

The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 83-78 in a thrilling WNBA matchup on July 6, 2024. The Fever, who were the underdogs coming into the game, played with heart and determination to pull off the upset.

Clark makes history

Caitlin Clark led the way for the Fever with a historic performance. She became the first player in WNBA history to record a triple-double in a playoff game. Clark finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Other key players

Other key players for the Fever included Victoria Vivians, who scored 18 points, and Aaliyah Boston, who added 12 points. The Fever also got a boost from their bench, which outscored the Liberty's bench 22-10.

Liberty come up short

The Liberty, who were the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, were led by Sabrina Ionescu, who scored 25 points. However, the rest of the Liberty's team struggled to find their rhythm, and they were unable to keep up with the Fever's energy and intensity.

What's next?

The Fever will now advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the No. 4 seed Connecticut Sun. The Liberty will have to wait until next season to try to make another run at the championship.

Here are some additional details about the game:

• The Fever shot 45.5% from the field, while the Liberty shot 40.2%.
• The Fever outrebounded the Liberty 42-34.
• The Fever had 15 turnovers, while the Liberty had 12.
• The game was played in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans.