Fever vs Liberty WNBA game
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The gist
Indiana Fever (24-13) face New York Liberty (22-15) at Barclays Center, 7 p.m. ET Saturday on.
The Fever lead the season series 2-1 and seek to clinch it, with playoff.
Background
The Fever and Liberty are both playoff-bound teams in the WNBA, with Indiana leading the Eastern Conference and New York two games back. This is the fourth and final regular-season meeting, with Indiana having won the last two matchups by an average of 17 points. Both teams are coming off recent losses, and the game could be a preview of a first-round playoff series.
How it unfolded
- Jun 6, 2026Liberty defeated Fever 83-75 at Barclays Center.
- Jul 18, 2026Fever defeated Liberty 108-88 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Aug 11, 2026Fever defeated Liberty 106-92 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Aug 22, 2026Fever and Liberty meet for the final regular-season game, with Indiana leading the series 2-1.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Liberty are favored by 2.5 to 3.5 points at home, with some analysts backing New York due to home-court advantage and rest.
- Bulls
- The Fever's high-powered offense, leading the league in scoring, could overcome the Liberty's home edge.
- Bears
- The Liberty have won seven of their last ten and are strong at home, making them a solid pick to cover the spread.
Still unverified
Injury reports list several players as questionable, including Aliyah Boston for the Fever and Jonquel Jones for the Liberty, but their final availability is unconfirmed.