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August 22, 2026 β’ Barclays Center, Brooklyn
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Indiana Fever (24-14) meets New York Liberty (23-15) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Indiana Fever
Visiting Side
Record
24-14
New York Liberty
Home Side
Record
23-15
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IND
|
26 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
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NEW
|
33 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
35%
Indiana Fever
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New York Liberty
Projected Score
IND 89
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NEW 93
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- New York Liberty holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- New York Liberty shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Indiana Fever
STAT
New York Liberty
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New York Liberty plays on familiar turf at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Indiana Fever Could Win
Indiana Fever generates 96.7 points per game while shooting 44.9%.
Why New York Liberty Could Win
New York Liberty produces 90.0 points per game on 47.7% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Liberty's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
17,581
Closing Odds
Line: NY -1.5 | O/U: 187.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Breanna Stewart
22
Team Assists
Breanna Stewart
7
Team Points
Kelsey Mitchell
25
Team Assists
Caitlin Clark
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Indiana Fever (55.2%)
New York Liberty (44.8%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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