Liberty crushed by Fever after unraveling in pitiful third quarter
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Liberty, despite having extra rest and preparation time due to a rescheduled game, suffered a disappointing 108-88 loss to the Indiana Fever, marking their eighth loss in the last ten games.
- The Liberty led by four at halftime but were outscored 30-12 in the third quarter, struggling with turnovers (17 total) and poor bench performance, while the Fever capitalized on offensive rebounds and bench scoring.
- Key players Leonie Fiebich and Satou Sabally were sidelined due to injuries, but the team’s struggles were attributed more to poor execution and chemistry issues rather than excuses.
- Coach Chris DeMarco faced questions about bench player utilization, as some expected contributors saw limited minutes despite the team's poor performance.
- The Liberty are currently 13-12 and looking to regroup and improve before the All-Star break, with players emphasizing the need to stop the losing streak and find ways to better control games.
