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2026 New York Liberty Season and WNBA League Standings
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- Champions Network
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- Jun 7, 2026
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- 2059
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Summary
The New York Liberty secured an 83-75 comeback victory against the Indiana Fever at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 6, 2026. This matchup, part of the Commissioner's Cup tournament, extended the Liberty's winning streak to four games and brought their season record to 7–4, while the Fever moved to 5–5.The game began with the Fever establishing an early advantage, leading 25-21 after the first quarter. Indiana maintained their control through the second quarter, entering halftime with a 40-37 lead. Their momentum peaked in the third quarter when they built a 12-point lead of 57-45 with approximately three and a half minutes remaining in the period. However, the Liberty mounted a significant response, closing the third quarter on a 9-0 run to narrow the score to 57-54. In the final frame, New York dominated with a 29-18 scoring surge, including a late 19-4 run to secure the win.Breanna Stewart delivered a historic performance for New York, scoring 30 points and adding eight rebounds and four steals. She set a franchise record for free throws made in a single game, converting 18 of 21 attempts, including 15 points in the fourth quarter alone. Supporting Stewart, Satou Sabally contributed 13 points and five rebounds off the bench. Jonquel Jones recorded a game-high 12 rebounds, tying her career high for rebounds in a single quarter by grabbing eight in the fourth. Rookie Pauline Astier also played a pivotal role, scoring 12 points and making critical layups in the closing minutes.Despite the loss, the Indiana Fever saw several players reach major milestones. Kelsey Mitchell led the team with 21 points, a performance that allowed her to surpass 5,000 career points and move into 29th place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list. Monique Billings posted a season-high 15…