New York Liberty @ Indiana Fever
23-11, 11-6 Away
76
23-11, 11-6 Away
20-14, 11-6 Home
81
20-14, 11-6 Home
Zellous scores 22 points to lead Fever past Liberty, 81-76
INDIANAPOLIS -- Shavonte Zellous scored 11 of her season-high 22 points in the final five minutes on Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 81-76 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
By the time this game had reached the half, Indiana had already secured the third seed in the Eastern Conference when Washington lost to Atlanta. The Fever will open up the postseason in Chicago on Thursday night.
New York (23-11) will host Washington on Friday in its playoff opener.
Natalie Achonwa and Briann January added 13 points apiece for the Fever (20-14).
Erica Wheeler scored a career-high 15 for the Liberty.
Matchups
Game Information
Indianapolis, IN
Referee:Sue Blauch
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Tony Dawkins
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 6 | 2 | .750 | - | W2 |
| New York | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Toronto | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2 | W1 |
| Indiana | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2 | L2 |
| Chicago | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.5 | L5 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 9 | .182 | 5.5 | L1 |
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