Indiana Fever Defeats New York Liberty 109-91
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Barclays Center
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Who won Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty?
Indiana Fever beat New York Liberty 109-91 at Barclays Center on April 25, 2026.
In a decisive matchup at Barclays Center, the Indiana Fever triumphed over the New York Liberty with a final score of 109-91. This victory marked Indiana's second win of the season, bringing their record to 1-0, while the Liberty fell to 0-1. The game was significant as it tied the series between the two teams at 2-2, showcasing the competitive nature of their encounters this season.
The Fever entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 82.6 points scored while allowing 79.9 points. Their form included a mix of wins and losses, with their last game resulting in a loss against the Las Vegas Aces, where they scored 98 points but conceded 107. In contrast, the Liberty also boasted a 6-4 record over their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak heading into this matchup. New York had an average of 75.0 points scored and 75.0 points allowed during this stretch, indicating a more defensive approach compared to Indiana's offensive firepower.
When comparing home and away performances, the Liberty had a home record of 3-1, while the Fever recorded a 3-3 away record. This home advantage for New York was not enough to secure a victory, as they struggled to find their rhythm against Indiana. In their previous meetings this season, the Liberty had won three out of four encounters against the Fever, including two convincing wins at home, with scores of 98-84 and 98-77. However, the Fever managed to secure a win earlier in the season with a score of 102-88 during a game held in Indiana.
In terms of injuries, the Liberty were without Satou Sabally due to a concussion, which likely impacted their performance. The absence of a key player can significantly alter a team's dynamics, and this was evident as the Liberty struggled to keep pace with the Fever.
The betting market had priced the game with Indiana as the favored team, reflecting their strong start to the season and recent form. Specific odds were not provided, but the Fever's performance in the last few games likely influenced this perception.
Conditions during the game were optimal for basketball, with no adverse weather or external factors reported. Fans were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with the Fever demonstrating their offensive capabilities throughout the match.
As the game progressed, viewers witnessed key plays that contributed to Indiana's victory, including free throws by Jessica Timmons and Han Xu, as well as a critical layup by Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. The Fever's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the fourth quarter was pivotal, as they maintained a lead and closed out the game effectively.
Overall, the Indiana Fever's victory over the New York Liberty not only showcased their offensive strength but also highlighted the challenges the Liberty face moving forward, particularly with injuries impacting their roster.
Injury report
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
Leaders
- PointsHan Xu20New York Liberty
- AssistsNy'Ceara Pryor5New York Liberty
- ReboundsAnneli Maley7New York Liberty
- PointsShatori Walker-Kimbrough18Indiana Fever
- AssistsRaven Johnson8Indiana Fever
- ReboundsMonique Billings7Indiana Fever
Recent form
New York Liberty
Last 10: 6-4Streak L275 scored · 75 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L73-79at Phoenix MercurySep 20
- L60-86vs Phoenix MercurySep 18
- W76-69at Phoenix MercurySep 14
- W91-86at Chicago SkySep 12
- W75-66vs Washington MysticsSep 9
- W84-76at Seattle StormSep 6
- L58-66at Golden State ValkyriesSep 3
- L63-80at Phoenix MercuryAug 31
- W89-63vs Washington MysticsAug 28
- W81-79vs Connecticut SunAug 25
Indiana Fever
Last 10: 6-4Streak L182.6 scored · 79.9 allowed per game3-3 away
- L98-107at Las Vegas AcesOct 1
- W90-83vs Las Vegas AcesSep 28
- L72-84vs Las Vegas AcesSep 26
- L68-90at Las Vegas AcesSep 24
- W89-73at Las Vegas AcesSep 21
- W87-85at Atlanta DreamSep 18
- W77-60vs Atlanta DreamSep 16
- L68-80at Atlanta DreamSep 14
- W83-72vs Minnesota LynxSep 9
- W94-65at Washington MysticsSep 7
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | Indiana Fever | New York Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-76 | 31-65 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 11-26 | 5-15 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 33 |
| Free throws | 20-23 | 24-30 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 26 |
| Assists | 27 | 21 |
| Steals | 11 | 10 |
| Blocks | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 22 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 29 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 46 |
| Fouls | 26 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 23 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 80 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter72-61Jessica Timmons makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Megan McConnell assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-62Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter72-63Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter72-64Derin Erdogan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter72-65Derin Erdogan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter72-67Han Xu makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter74-67Kayana Traylor makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter74-68Ny'Ceara Pryor makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter76-68Raven Johnson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter76-70Han Xu makes 12-foot jumper (Derin Erdogan assists)
- 4th Quarter79-70Justine Pissott makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shatori Walker-Kimbrough assists)
- 4th Quarter80-70Kayana Traylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-70Kayana Traylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-70Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes driving layup (Kayana Traylor assists)
- 4th Quarter84-70Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter84-72Derin Erdogan makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter87-72Justine Pissott makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shatori Walker-Kimbrough assists)
- 4th Quarter89-72Jessica Timmons makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter91-72Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes running layup (Raven Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter92-72Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter95-72Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes 28-foot three point jumper (Raven Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter95-74Anneli Maley makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-76Anneli Maley makes 19-foot jumper (Ny'Ceara Pryor assists)
- 4th Quarter95-78Alex Fowler makes two point shot (Ashley Owusu assists)
- 4th Quarter97-78Makayla Timpson makes running layup (Raven Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter97-80Derin Erdogan makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter100-80Kayana Traylor makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jessica Timmons assists)
- 4th Quarter100-82Anneli Maley makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter102-82Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes 17-foot jumper (Makayla Timpson assists)
- 4th Quarter102-83Han Xu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-84Han Xu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-84Makayla Timpson makes layup (Megan McConnell assists)
- 4th Quarter105-84Jessica Timmons makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-85Han Xu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-86Han Xu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-86Shatori Walker-Kimbrough makes 4-foot layup (Megan McConnell assists)
- 4th Quarter107-89Derin Erdogan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ny'Ceara Pryor assists)
- 4th Quarter107-91Derin Erdogan makes driving layup (Han Xu assists)
- 4th Quarter108-91Kayana Traylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-91Kayana Traylor makes free throw 2 of 2
Venue
- Barclays CenterBrooklyn, NY
- Attendance14662
- OfficialsTiara Cruse, Tyler Mirkovich, Ken Jones
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