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Indiana Fever Outlast New York Liberty 83-78

Game Summary

In a hard-fought battle at Madison Square Garden, the Indiana Fever emerged victorious over the New York Liberty with a final score of 83-78. The Fever were led by forward Aaliyah Boston, who posted 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals. New York's leading scorer was guard Sabrina Ionescu, who had 18 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds. The Fever started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead in the first half. The Liberty chipped away at the lead in the third quarter, but the Fever held on to their advantage. In the fourth quarter, the Liberty made a late push, but the Fever were able to seal the game with some key free throws.

Key Stats

* Points: Fever 83, Liberty 78 * Rebounds: Fever 42, Liberty 34 * Assists: Fever 18, Liberty 15 * Steals: Fever 12, Liberty 7

Expert Analysis

“The Fever showed great resilience in this game,” said ESPN analyst Andraya Carter. “They were able to withstand the Liberty's runs and come away with a big win.” “The Liberty played hard, but they couldn't overcome the Fever's size and strength,” said The Athletic's Chris Herring. “Boston was a force in the paint, and she helped the Fever control the boards.”

Box Score

| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | |—|—|—|—|—| | Aaliyah Boston (Fever) | 22 | 10 | 2 | 5 | | Breanna Stewart (Fever) | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | | Victoria Vivians (Fever) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | | Betnijah Laney (Liberty) | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | | Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | | Natasha Howard (Liberty) | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 |