New York Liberty W vs Indiana Fever W Endstand 88-108 — Jul 19, 2026 | Ergebnis, Box Score & Statistiken

Indiana enters this matchup as the higher-seeded team in the Eastern Conference (2nd vs. 3rd), boasting a +3.4 PPG net rating (93.4 for, 90.0 against) compared to New York's +3.3 net rating. The Fever's season-long offensive edge is anchored by K. Mitchell's elite 21.8 PPG scoring and C. Clark's playmaking (7.1 APG), which complement A. Boston's all-around contributions (16.7 PPG, 8.3 RPG). However, Indiana's recent form is concerning: they suffered a 13-point home loss to Golden State on July 16th, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities and potential mental letdown. New York arrives in Indy in freefall, dropping three straight (losses to Toronto, Minnesota, and Dallas), but B. Stewart remains a two-way force (19.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG) and J. Jones's rebounding (9.0 RPG) gives the Liberty interior presence. Head-to-head history favors Indiana: they won the season series decisively (109-75 in April), though New York claimed one recent encounter (83-75 in June). The pace edge tilts home—Clark's orchestration at Gainbridge Fieldhouse typically accelerates play, where Mitchell thrives. Liberty's perimeter defense has been exposed on the road, and Ionescu's limited availability (15 games, 12.9 PPG) reduces their backcourt flexibility. Indiana's home court and Mitchell's scoring punch should prove decisive, but New York's defensive intensity under pressure and Stewart's two-way production keep this competitive.