On Saturday, the Indiana Fever will host the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This game marks their final matchup of the season, and the Fever are hoping to break a three-game losing streak against the New York team.
The game will feature a showdown between the league's two top sharpshooters: Caitlin Clark, who averages 2.7 three-pointers per game, and Sabrina Ionescu, who averages 2.8 three-pointers per game.
Going into the game, the Liberty had lost just once in their last six games and that was in a tough game against the third-seeded Minnesota Lynx.
For the unfancied Fever team, any result would be a huge morale boost, even with their recent improvement under Christie Sides. The side aims to make their first playoff appearance since 2016. The last time the Fever won against the Liberty was when Kelsey Mitchell scored 24 points in an 86-92 win in 2022.
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever injury reports for July 6
New York Liberty injury reports for July 6
The Liberty has a nearly fully-fit squad to choose from, although forward Nyara Sabally is facing a game-time decision. She has been out since sustaining an injury during the game against the Mystics on May 31.
Indiana Fever injury reports for July 6
Indiana could be without Temi Fagbenle again as she continues to struggle with the thumb injury that limited her to 16 minutes of play on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever: One player to watch
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark has been one of the most highly sought-after players in the WNBA this season. The 22-year-old guard's scoring and passing ability have done well in the last five games. Fever are one of the best offensive teams in the league this term, with Clark playing an instrumental part in this.
Breanna Stewart
One woman who will have an important role in dealing with the host's variety of attacking threats will be Breanna Stewart. The 29-year-old is an important component of Liberty’s exciting and experiencing attack and has been forging strong relationships with Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.
Averaging 19.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season, the Fever must give her no more than an inch. Even if Indiana maintains a compact set-up, the reigning WNBA MVP has what it takes to produce a moment's brilliance to unlock even the sternest of defenses.