## Indiana Fever Defeats New York Liberty in Closely Contested Game **August 11, 2023** - The Indiana Fever emerged victorious in a thrilling matchup against the New York Liberty on Friday night, securing a 120-110 win. ### Liberty Strike First The Liberty jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, with forward Natasha Howard dominating the paint. She scored 10 points in the quarter, including a pair of three-pointers, to give New York a 30-25 advantage. ### Fever Respond Indiana rallied in the second quarter, led by guard Victoria Vivians. Vivians scored 10 points and dished out 4 assists, helping the Fever tie the game at 55 going into halftime. ### Indiana Seizes Control The third quarter belonged to the Fever. They held the Liberty to just 17 points while shooting 50% from the field. Breanna Stewart continued her impressive season with 11 points and 5 rebounds in the quarter, giving Indiana a 87-72 lead heading into the fourth. ### Liberty's Comeback Attempt The Liberty made a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, led by guard Sabrina Ionescu. Ionescu scored 10 points and dished out 5 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Fever's lead. Indiana held on for a 120-110 victory. **Key Takeaways** * Indiana's balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Liberty. Five players scored in double figures for the Fever. * The Fever's defense buckled down in the second half, holding the Liberty to just 35% shooting. * The Liberty's bench provided a boost, outscoring the Fever's reserves 35-23. ### Conclusion The Indiana Fever's victory over the New York Liberty was a testament to their depth and resilience. With their seventh win in their last nine games, the Fever are now in contention for a playoff spot. The Liberty, meanwhile, will look to regroup and improve their defense as they prepare for their next game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.
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