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New York Liberty defeats Indiana Fever 109-102 in playoff race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

New York Liberty defeats Indiana Fever 109-102 in playoff race

Summary

The New York Liberty hosted the Indiana Fever on Saturday night, securing a 109-102 victory. This win ties the season series at 2-2, crucial for potential tiebreak scenarios as the regular season concludes. The match also involved controversy over comments made by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham regarding transgender athletes. After the win, NYC politician Jessica González-Rojas celebrated the Liberty's success, linking it to Cunningham's remarks on trans rights. Cunningham stated she aims to focus on basketball despite the controversy surrounding her comments.

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By the Numbers

•Liberty ties season series with Fever at 2-2
•Win crucial for playoff tiebreak scenarios
•Cunningham's comments on trans athletes spark controversy
•González-Rojas links victory to trans rights advocacy
•Cunningham aims to focus on the game amidst scrutiny

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3:11 PMYahoo Sports — NYC politician celebrates ‘shutting down Sophie Cunningham’s transphobia’

What they're saying

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The New York Liberty hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday night, deafeating the Fever 109-102. The result evene the season series for the team at 2-2, saving the Liberty from losing a potential tiebreak situation in the standings as the regular season draws to a close. As enormous as the playoff implications…
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