Indiana Fever upset New York Liberty in thrilling overtime victory
Quick Summary
* Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 83-78 in overtime on Wednesday night. * Erica Wheeler led the Fever with 25 points and 8 assists. * The Liberty's Natasha Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. * The Fever improved to 2-1 on the season, while the Liberty dropped to 2-1.Game Recap
The Indiana Fever upset the New York Liberty 83-78 in overtime on Wednesday night in a thrilling back-and-forth contest. Erica Wheeler led the Fever with 25 points and 8 assists, while Natasha Howard had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Liberty.
The Fever took an early lead in the game, but the Liberty came back to tie it up at 40-40 at halftime. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage.
In overtime, the Fever took control of the game early and never looked back. Wheeler hit a jumper to give the Fever a 72-70 lead, and the Fever never trailed again. The Liberty had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer in the final seconds, but missed, and the Fever held on for the win.
The Fever's win is their second in a row, and it gives them a 2-1 record on the season. The Liberty dropped to 2-1 with the loss.
What's Next?
The Fever will be back in action on Friday night when they host the Las Vegas Aces. The Liberty will be back in action on Saturday night when they host the Chicago Sky.
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