Fever vs Liberty: Jonquel Jones shines in return as New York Liberty beat Indiana Fever

Jonquel Jones made a strong return from an ankle injury, scoring 18 points to lead the New York Liberty to a 98-84 win over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. The victory marked the Liberty’s second straight over the Fever, following a 98-77 win before the All-Star break.

Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich added 17 points apiece, while Sabrina Ionescu and Isabelle Harrison chipped in 13 points each. Ionescu also dished out nine assists as New York improved to 15-6 on the season.



Indiana, now 12-11, was once again without star rookie Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury. Kelsey Mitchell stepped up in her absence, scoring a game-high 29 points.


The Liberty got off to a slow start, with both Ionescu and Stewart uncharacteristically quiet in the first half — scoring just three and six points, respectively. Indiana took advantage of New York’s turnovers to lead 46-42 at halftime and held the edge for much of the third quarter.

Momentum shifted late in the third when Stewart hit a key 3-pointer followed by a layup to put the Liberty back on top. Ionescu, who had been quiet in the middle quarters and spent much of the third on the bench, returned in the fourth to spark a scoring surge. She dropped 10 straight points to help New York open up the game’s first double-digit lead.


Jones, playing for the first time since June 19, provided a crucial boost, helping the Liberty control the paint and secure the win.