The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 98–77 at Barclays Center on Wednesday, closing the first half of the WNBA season with their fourth win in five games. Reigning MVP Breanna Stewart powered the victory with 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, marking her 13th career game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. The performance pulls her level with A’ja Wilson for the second-most such outings in league history. Sabrina Ionescu added 15 points and a season-high nine assists, while Natasha Cloud contributed 14 points. Indiana, missing rookie star Caitlin Clark because of a right groin injury, was led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 16 points but never recovered after trailing by 15 at halftime.
Breanna Stewart powered the Liberty to victory over the Fever, posting 24 PTS, 11 REB, and 7 AST 🔥 This marks her 13th career game with 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, tying A’ja Wilson for second-most in WNBA history! #WelcometotheW https://t.co/i4CMdBXU21
Breanna Stewart shines with 24 points to lead Liberty past Caitlin Clark-less Fever https://t.co/HvFsLzPSZx https://t.co/rNtLr0B7mc
Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty take a 98-77 win over the Indiana Fever 🔥 https://t.co/9OVqOihDJy