Liberty crushed by Caitlin Clark, Fever after unraveling in pitiful third quarter
The Indiana Fever secured a dominant 108-88 victory over the New York Liberty, fueled by a standout performance from Kelsey Mitchell.
📍 The outcome
The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 108-88 after overcoming a double-digit deficit. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with over 30 points, while Caitlin Clark received her sixth technical.
The win marked the Fever's fourth victory in five games.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (8)
- A rare smile and a ruthless 3: Kelsey Mitchell leads Fever with electric 30‑point night IndyStar · 49d ago
- Liberty-Fever takeaways: Kelsey Mitchell drops 33 points, Clark picks up sixth technical The New York Times · 49d ago
- Mitchell posts 10th consecutive 20-point game in Fever's win ESPN · 49d ago
- 'They don't quit' | Indiana Fever fans pack Gainbridge Fieldhouse as team rolls to 4th win in 5 games WTHR · 49d ago
- Fever 108-88 Liberty (Jul 18, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 49d ago
- How many points did Caitlin Clark score tonight in Fever vs Liberty? IndyStar · 49d ago
- Game Recap: Indiana Fever Overcome Double-Digit Deficit to Earn 20-Point Victory over New York Liberty Indiana Fever · 49d ago
- Liberty crushed by Caitlin Clark, Fever after unraveling in pitiful third quarter New York Post · 49d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: The Indiana Fever secured a dominant 108-88 victory over the New York Liberty, fueled by a standout performance from Kelsey Mitchell.
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The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 108-88, overcoming an initial double-digit deficit to win. The victory was marked by a third-quarter collapse by the Liberty and represents the Fever's fourth win in five games.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and IndyStar highlights Kelsey Mitchell's offensive surge, with reports citing her scoring between 30 and 33 points. This marks Mitchell's 10th consecutive game scoring 20 or more points.
The New York Times also notes that Caitlin Clark picked up her sixth technical foul during the matchup. Future focus remains on the Fever's current momentum as they continue their run of four wins in five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 108-88.
How did Kelsey Mitchell perform in the game?
Mitchell scored between 30 and 33 points, marking her 10th consecutive game with at least 20 points.
Did Caitlin Clark have any notable disciplinary events?
According to The New York Times, Clark picked up her sixth technical foul.
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