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Fever lose to Liberty 109-102; Clark misses clutch free throws

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:01 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Fever lose to Liberty 109-102; Clark misses clutch free throws

Summary

The Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty 109-102 on Saturday at Barclays Center. Despite a strong performance from Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 25 points, the Fever could not secure a comeback after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Caitlin Clark contributed 21 points but missed critical free throws late in the game. With the loss, Indiana's playoff positioning remains precarious as they prepare for another game against the Chicago Sky on Sunday night.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark scored 21 points, but missed late free throws.
•Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, extending her 20-point streak to 22 games.
•Fever have lost two straight games during a tough road trip.
•Indiana prepares for a crucial matchup against the Chicago Sky on Sunday.

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What they're saying

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The Indiana Fever suffered another tough loss, falling to the New York Liberty 109-102 on Saturday night. The Fever remained within touching distance for most of the game but could not complete the comeback at the Barclays Center.
— Yahoo Sports

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