Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: A Statistical Breakdown
Head-to-Head Regular Season Record
Since their first meeting in 1999, the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty have faced off 60 times in the regular season, with the Fever holding a slight edge with a 32-28 record.
Playoff History
The two teams have met twice in the playoffs, both times in the first round. The Fever won both matchups, in 2015 and 2016.
Recent Form
The Fever finished the 2022 regular season with a 13-21 record, while the Liberty finished 14-20. Both teams missed the playoffs.
Key Players
Indiana Fever: * Victoria Vivians (13.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg) * NaLyssa Smith (13.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg) * Aaliyah Boston (11.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg)
New York Liberty: * Sabrina Ionescu (18.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 6.3 apg) * Betnijah Laney (16.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg) * Stefanie Dolson (8.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg)
Statistical Comparison
* **Points per game:** Fever (80.6), Liberty (79.0) * **Rebounds per game:** Fever (35.3), Liberty (34.3) * **Assists per game:** Fever (19.2), Liberty (20.0) * **Steals per game:** Fever (7.4), Liberty (8.2) * **Blocks per game:** Fever (4.4), Liberty (5.0) * **Field goal percentage:** Fever (43.1%), Liberty (42.6%) * **Three-point field goal percentage:** Fever (34.5%), Liberty (34.9%) * **Free throw percentage:** Fever (78.1%), Liberty (81.5%)
Prediction
The Fever and Liberty are both expected to be competitive teams in the 2023 season. The Fever have a slight edge in experience, but the Liberty have a more talented roster on paper. This matchup is likely to be a close one, but the Liberty are the slight favorites to win.
Sources
* [Indiana Fever Stats](https://www.wnba.com/team/indiana-fever/) * [New York Liberty Stats](https://www.wnba.com/team/new-york-liberty/) * [WNBA Standings](https://www.wnba.com/standings/)
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