Liberty edge Fever in high-scoring contest amid late-game drama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New York Liberty secured a 109-102 victory over the Indiana Fever on August 22 at Barclays Center. Indiana's Caitlin Clark, who scored 21 points, missed a key layup and two free throws late in the game as the Fever attempted a comeback. Despite closing the gap to just three points, the Fever’s comeback was thwarted by a foul from Clark that allowed New York to extend their lead. The win places New York at 23-15, while Indiana drops to 24-14.
- •Caitlin Clark finished with 21 points for Indiana.
- •Liberty's Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich helped secure late points.
- •Clark fouled at a crucial moment, giving Liberty a five-point edge.
- •Indiana struggled at the free-throw line, shooting 11 of 22.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty stave off Fever comeback in high-scoring nail-biter as Caitlin Clark misses layup, free throws late
"Clark committed a dubious foul after not getting the whistle on a field-goal attempt in the final minute of the thriller in Brooklyn.
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