Jones quells Fever with hot 26-point performance

• Liberty star Jonquel Jones has 26 points in New York's two-point win against Indiana Fever
• Defending WNBA champions New York is 3-0 to start the season
• Caitlin struggles from three-point territory, going 2-from-11

Australian Opals head coach Sandy Brondello's scout to shut down Indiana superstar Caitlin Clark paid off as the New York Liberty (3-0) finished over the top of Indiana Fever (2-2) 90-88 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Liberty's Jonquel Jones' 26-point performance helped maintain New York's unbeaten start to the season while Clark's Fever dropped to 2-2.

Clark was just 2-from-11 from three and 6-from-18 from the field but still recorded an 18-point, 10 assist double-double in 38 minutes.

Key Details

• Result: New York Liberty 90 def. Indiana Fever 88
• When: 24th May 2025
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
• Standings: New York (#1) | Indiana (#6)

By the Numbers

• Jonquel Jones (New York) starred with 26 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 36 minutes.
• Aliyah Boston (Indiana) scored 27 points, and had 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 36 minutes.

What Happened

The Liberty led by a point, 30-29, after a high-scoring first quarter. But they extended their advantage in the second period, outscoring the Fever 25-17 to take a solid 55-46 lead into halftime. Jones established her presence early, contributing 14 first-half points.

Indiana mounted a comeback in the third quarter, outscoring New York 30-13 behind Boston's eight points and Clark's playmaking. The Fever took a 76-68 lead into the final period, but the defending champions showed their mettle, regrouped defensively, and held Indiana to just 12 points in the fourth quarter while scoring 22 of their own to secure the two-point victory.

Sabrina Ionescu added 23 points for New York, while Cloud filled the stat sheet with 16 points, seven rebounds, six assists, five steals and two blocks in a stellar two-way performance. For Indiana, Clark finished with 18 points and 10 assists, but her efficiency was hampered by shooting just 2-from-11 from three-point range.

The Liberty's balanced offensive attack proved decisive as they shot 46 per cent from the field (29-from-63) compared to Indiana's 44.9 per cent (35-from-78). While New York struggled from beyond the arc (25.9 per cent), they capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 25-from-32 attempts compared to Indiana's 11-from-15. The Fever's 16 turnovers ultimately proved costly in the narrow defeat.