The Indiana Fever will face the New York Liberty tonight, July 22, at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Star player Jonquel Jones is set to return for the Liberty after recovering from an ankle injury, while the Fever will continue to miss point guard Caitlin Clark, who is dealing with a groin injury.
The Liberty are entering the game with a strong momentum, boasting a three-game winning streak and the best record in the Eastern Conference at 15-6. Notable All-Stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart are expected to be in the starting lineup, contributing an impressive average of 37.4 points per game.
Tonight’s matchup marks the fourth and final regular season game between the Fever and the Liberty, with New York winning two of the previous three contests, including a commanding 98-77 victory on July 16. Clark was also absent during that game due to her injury.
As for the starting lineups, the Liberty are expected to feature:
– Sabrina Ionescu (G)
– Natasha Cloud (G)
– Breanna Stewart (F)
– Leonie Fiebich (F)
– Jonquel Jones (C)
Meanwhile, the Fever’s starting lineup will include:
– Aari McDonald (G)
– Kelsey Mitchell (G)
– Sophie Cunningham (F)
– Natasha Howard (F)
– Aliyah Boston (C)
Injury updates reveal that the Liberty will also be without Emma Meesseman and Nyara Sabally, while the Fever will still miss Clark.
Ionescu, who likely will start, recently showcased her talent by winning the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, making her only the second player in league history to clinch the title three times. She ranks sixth in the league for free throw percentage and seventh in both points and assists per game this season.
For fans eager to tune in, the game will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern and can be watched on ESPN, as well as streamed through various platforms including ESPN+, Fubo, and WNBA League Pass.
As the Liberty look to maintain their winning streak with the return of Jonquel Jones, both teams are poised for an exciting game that could further shape the standings in the East.