New York LIBERTY STAY RED-HOT! JJ’s Return Fuels Another Fever Blowout by NWO Sparrow

Liberty Stay Hot With Second Straight Rout of Fever

By NWO Sparrow

NEW YORK — The Liberty (16-6) continued their midseason surge with a commanding 98-84 victory over the Indiana Fever (12-12) at Barclays Center on Monday night, marking their second straight dominant home win against their Eastern Conference rivals. Jonquel Jones, in her return from injury, led the charge with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu (13 points, 9 assists) took over in the fourth quarter to seal the win. New York’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting a blistering 54.5% from deep and 95.2% from the free-throw line—both season-best marks.

Breanna Stewart added 17 points and 4 rebounds, surpassing Becky Hammon for 16th on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list, while the Liberty’s bench outscored Indiana’s 23-10 behind a season-high 13 points from Isabelle Harrison. Caitlin Mitchell’s 29-point outburst wasn’t enough for the Fever, who had no answer for New York’s balanced attack. With the win, the Liberty improved to a perfect 8-0 with their preferred starting lineup and extended their league-leading marks in scoring (87.4 PPG), offensive rating (107.4), and three-point shooting (36.0%).

Key Takeaways & Milestones

Jones’ Return: JJ matched her season high in threes (3) and led the team in scoring for just the second time this year. Stewart’s Climb: Stewie notched her 400th career steal and passed Hammon on the all-time scoring list.

Bench Boost: The Liberty’s reserves posted a +39 plus/minus—their 12th game with 20+ bench points (10-2 in those contests).

Elite Shooting: NY is the only team with four 50/50 games (FG%/3P%) this season.

Vocal Opinion: Liberty’s Back-to-Back Dominance Over Fever Sends Playoff Message

The Liberty’s back-to-back drubbings of Indiana weren’t just wins—they were declarations. In a league where consistency separates contenders from pretenders, New York has flexed its depth, shooting, and championship poise when it matters most. With Jones back in the lineup, the Liberty’s offense reached another gear, tying the WNBA’s season-long streak of 98-point games. Even more impressive? Six players hit double figures—a franchise-tying feat they’ve achieved twice this year. This isn’t just a team riding its stars; it’s a machine with every part humming.

What’s most encouraging is how the Liberty are peaking as the playoff picture crystallizes. Their starting unit remains unbeaten, Stewart and Ionescu are flirting with career-best assist numbers, and the bench—led by Harrison’s breakout night—is providing reliable firepower. Compare that to Indiana, which leaned heavily on Mitchell’s heroics, and it’s clear: New York’s balance is its superpower.

With the postseason looming, these performances against potential playoff foes matter. The Liberty aren’t just beating teams—they’re demoralizing them. If they keep this up, the road to the WNBA Finals might just run through Brooklyn.

Playoff Prediction: Liberty Primed for Deep Postseason Run

With their back-to-back demolitions of the Fever, the Liberty have sent a clear message to the league: they’re hitting their stride at the perfect time. Currently leading the WNBA in offensive rating (107.4), three-point shooting (36.0%), and points per game (87.4), this team is built to overpower opponents in a seven-game series. Their 8-0 record with the preferred starting lineup of Fiebich, Stewart, Jones, Ionescu, and Cloud proves their core is clicking when it matters most. Add in the league’s most efficient bench (10-2 when scoring 20+ points), and New York has the depth to withstand playoff attrition.

The Liberty’s recent performances—especially their six-player double-figure scoring outbursts and 50/50 shooting splits—mirror the hallmarks of past champions: elite offense, versatility, and clutch execution. If Stewart and Ionescu maintain their All-WNBA form, Jones stays healthy, and role players like Johannès (58% 3PT last 3 games) keep firing, this team is nearly unstoppable. Barring injuries, they’re the favorites to win the East and could face a Finals rematch with Las Vegas or a surging Seattle squad. But with their balance and Brooklyn’s home-court advantage, bet on the Liberty to raise another banner. Prediction: Liberty win the 2025 WNBA Championship in 5 games.

Next Up: The Liberty face the Dallas Wings on Thursday, while Indiana hosts the Chicago Sky.

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