Indiana notched another win in the latest Liberty vs Fever matchup, this time on their home turf at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Guard Kelsey Mitchell poured in 28 points, leading her side in scoring as the Fever knocked off Sabrina Ionescu and New York 106-92 on Tuesday night.
Kelsey Mitchell Sparks Early Fever Offense
Mitchell scored 20 of her 28 points before halftime and shot 11-of-16 from the field with four 3s. The night marked her 17th straight game with at least 20 points, breaking A'ja Wilson's record of 15.
Caitlin Clark aided her effort with 22 points and 10 assists. Sophie Cunningham added 12 off the bench, and Aliyah Boston finished with 19 points and seven rebounds.
Indiana's shooting broke the game open.
Sabrina Ionescu's Liberty Falls Short in Liberty vs Fever Push
Indiana hit 59% from the floor and 79% from beyond the arc, going 16-of-25 on 3s. A 15-7 push late in the second quarter stretched the lead to 54-37, and the Fever carried a 64-46 cushion into halftime.
New York trimmed the gap to 66-57 in the third, but Mitchell's three-point play and a late Cunningham triple extended Indiana's lead once again.
From there, the Liberty just couldn't answer. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart scored 19 apiece for New York, and Jonquel Jones added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Still, the loss ended an 8-1 stretch for the Liberty dating back to their last meeting with the Fever in July.
New York will look to bounce back quickly in their next game against the LA Sparks on Thursday at 8 PM ET on Prime Video. Indiana, meanwhile, will take on the Dallas Wings Friday at 7:30 PM ET on ION.
