The stage is set for a high-octane showdown as the New York Liberty (17-3, topping the Eastern Conference) face off against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (8-13, 5th in the Eastern Conference) in their final regular season encounter. This much-anticipated game tips off at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Gainbridge FieldHouse.
In their previous three meetings, the Liberty have been unstoppable, clinching each game by significant margins, including two massive 36-point victories. The last face-off was part of the WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup, where the Liberty surged ahead with a 31-13 lead in the first quarter, ultimately cruising to a 104-68 win on June 2, shooting an impressive 58% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc.
Caitlin Clark, a standout for the Fever, struggled in that game, scoring a season-low three points on 1-of-10 shooting, including 1-of-7 from three-point range. Despite this setback, Clark has been a beacon of hope for Indiana, especially during their recent resurgence.
The Liberty, currently the hottest team in the WNBA, boast a formidable 17-3 record, with an impressive 10-1 home record at the Barclays Center and only one conference loss to the Chicago Sky on May 22. Their dominance is clear, but the Fever have shown remarkable improvement, winning 7 of their last 12 games after a dismal 1-8 start. Clark, in her rookie season, ranks third in the league for assists per game (APG) at 7.1 and has been instrumental in the Fever’s recent success, posting double-digit assists in three of their last four games.
The big question looms: Will the Liberty continue their dominance and sweep the season series, or can Clark and the Fever exact revenge and secure a crucial win?
How to Watch Liberty vs. Fever
Catch this exciting Eastern Conference matchup on CBS at 1 p.m. For those without CBS, FuboTV offers a free seven-day trial for new subscribers, making it easy to stream the game live.
Liberty’s Road Ahead
Post this weekend’s clash, the Liberty have a challenging road ahead with a string of Saturday afternoon games, all on the road, including a highly-anticipated rematch against the Las Vegas Aces, last year’s WNBA Finals contenders:
- Saturday, July 6 at 1 p.m.: at Indiana Fever
- Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m.: at Chicago Sky
- Saturday, July 17 at 4 p.m.: at Las Vegas Aces
Prediction and Outlook
The Fever’s recent performance has been promising, positioning them for a potential playoff berth, just two games behind the sixth-place Phoenix Mercury. However, the Liberty’s current form is unparalleled. While Indiana has been stronger at home (4-4) compared to their road performance (4-9), toppling the Liberty would require an extraordinary effort.
Expect a more competitive game this time around, but the Liberty’s prowess is likely to see them through.
Prediction: Liberty 88, Fever 79
Tune in for what promises to be an exhilarating end to this season’s head-to-head battles between the Liberty and the Fever.
