New York Liberty W vs Indiana Fever W Final Score 88-108 — Jul 19, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats
NBA W · Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberty W
|
28 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 88 |
Fever W
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22 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 108 |
AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast
AIThis forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Liberty W
|
21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 85 |
|
Fever W
|
24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 91 |
Confidence: 62%
Fever W favored
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.
Scoring Dynamics
First Half (Q1-Q2)
88P
Moderate pace; Fever control early with home edge
Second Half (Q3-Q4)
88P
Second half tightens; Liberty rally falls short late
Total Points
176
Range 168-184
Matchup Analysis
Fever W
Mitchell elite scoring
Clark playmaking and pace
Depth scoring with Boston
Recent loss to GSV
Defensive inconsistency
Liberty W
Stewart two-way dominance
Jones rebounding strength
Ionescu playmaking upside
Three-game losing streak
Recent road struggles
Risk Factors
Liberty on road losing streak
Fever recent loss momentum flip
Players to Watch
K. Mitchell
Fever W
Elite scoring (21.8 PPG) drives Fever offense; matchup edge vs Liberty.
B. Stewart
Liberty W
Two-way force (19.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG); Liberty's best chance to control pace.
C. Clark
Fever W
Orchestrates flow (7.1 APG); home-court advantage magnifies her playmaking.
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Fever W
58%
Hottest Quarter
Q1
Game Preview
The Fever control the opening quarter, with Mitchell attacking downhill early and Clark establishing rhythm in transition. Indiana builds a 24-21 first-quarter lead by exploiting Liberty's road-weary perimeter defense. In the second quarter, Boston anchors the frontcourt on the glass, and Indiana stretches the lead to 46-41 by halftime, though New York's defense stiffens midway through as Stewart forces multiple Fever turnovers. The third quarter is tightly contested—both teams trade scores around the 23-point mark per side, with Ionescu's penetration keeping Liberty within striking distance (69-64). In the final period, Mitchell's closing shot-making proves the difference; despite Stewart's herculean efforts on both ends, the Fever weather a Liberty surge sparked by Jones's offensive rebounding (21-point quarter for New York). Indiana clinches a 91-85 victory with steady execution and home-court noise, holding Liberty to 20-point first-half scoring and forcing six turnovers in the fourth quarter. The win gives Indiana breathing room in the playoff race.
Fever home court, Mitchell's scoring edge, and Clark's playmaking advantage plus Liberty's three-game slide and road struggles support a Indiana lean. However, Stewart's dominance, recent GSV loss to Fever, and head-to-head competitiveness limit confidence to 62%.
Team Stats
Liberty W
STAT
Fever W
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty W |
17/35 | 49% | 13/32 | 41% | 15/25 | 60% | 27 | - | - | 19 | 8 | 6 | 15 | - |
| Fever W |
23/41 | 56% | 14/28 | 50% | 20/27 | 74% | 32 | - | - | 22 | 7 | 5 | 16 | - |
New York Liberty W vs Indiana Fever W — Game Recap
Indiana Fever W beat New York Liberty W 108-88 in NBA W play on July 19, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
New York Liberty W led 49-45 at halftime, but Indiana Fever W finished the job with a 20-point margin.
B. Stewart led New York Liberty W with 26 points (8 rebounds). K. Mitchell led Indiana Fever W with 33 points.
Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Indiana Fever W to win 91-85 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 176 total points against 196 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.
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New York Liberty W — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 B. StewartS |
31:39 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 8/12 | 2/4 | 4/9 |
 J. JonesS |
27:26 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2/5 | 2/4 | 3/3 |
 Johannes MarineS |
17:42 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 | 4/11 | 0/0 |
 S. IonescuS |
33:32 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2/5 | 2/4 | 2/4 |
 Astier PaulineS |
22:34 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3/5 | 0/1 | 3/3 |
 A. MaleyB |
13:38 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0/2 | 1/3 | 2/2 |
 Carrera RaquelB |
07:52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/1 | 1/2 |
 Fauthoux MarineB |
15:03 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2/3 | 0/1 | 0/2 |
 Han XuB |
12:46 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0/2 | 1/2 | 0/0 |
 R. AllenB |
17:48 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
Indiana Fever W — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K. MitchellS |
29:33 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 6/8 | 4/6 | 9/13 |
 C. ClarkS |
26:13 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 3/6 | 2/8 | 5/5 |
 A. BostonS |
23:39 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 5/9 | 1/2 | 2/3 |
 L. HullS |
18:39 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1/1 | 2/4 | 0/0 |
 Billings MoniqueS |
17:46 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2/5 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 S. CunninghamB |
21:39 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0/2 | 3/4 | 2/2 |
 T. HarrisB |
20:40 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3/5 | 1/3 | 2/2 |
 M. Hines-AllenB |
14:20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1/2 | 1/1 | 0/2 |
 R. JohnsonB |
03:33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 M. TimpsonB |
23:58 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1/2 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Season Comparison
Liberty W
STAT
Fever W
13-12
Record
16-10
.520
PCT
.615
3
Position (Eastern Conference / Eastern Conference)
2
2196
Points For
2455
2135
Points Against
2331
25
Games Played
26
-
Streak
-
87.8
Points Per Game
94.4
85.6
Opp. Points Per Game
89.9
Head to Head
1
1
Jun 7, 2026
Fever W
75 - 83
Liberty W
Apr 25, 2026
Fever W
109 - 91
Liberty W
Liberty W Recent
Jul 12
@ Tempo W
91-93
L
Jul 11
@ Lynx W
85-90
L
Jul 8
vs Dallas Wings W
88-77
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Jul 3
vs Lynx W
86-99
W
Jun 30
vs Aces W
85-93
W
Fever W Recent
Jul 17
vs Storm W
107-110
W
Jul 16
vs Valkyries W
88-75
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Jul 13
@ Aces W
109-75
W
Jul 10
@ Mercury W
92-89
W
Jul 9
@ Sparks W
92-106
L
