New York Liberty Receive High Marks On Early WNBA Success originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Liberty's star-studded squad was missing something as the 2024 regular season came to a close. Although a team with Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart finished with a WNBA-best 32-8 record, head coach Sandy Brondello decided that rookie forward Leonie Fiebich needed to be in the starting lineup when the playoffs began.

The undefeated New York Liberty — the reigning WNBA champions — face off against the Indiana Fever in a Commissioner's Cup matchup this Saturday, June 14, at 3:00 PM ET. New York won its last contest against the Fever,

The Valkyries lean on their rebounding skills to score in transition. In their dominant win against the Aces, the Valkyries held double-double machine and one of the league's best rebounders, A'ja Wilson, to only six boards. Golden State's intensity on the glass also helped secure the win against the Sparks in an overtime contest.

Angel Reese’s 30th career double-double came in her 42nd game — the fewest needed to reach the mark in WNBA history.

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The game will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET with streaming options available as New York puts its perfect record on the line.

After an early-season win, Isabelle Harrison said, “I’m so happy to be on this side, finally.” It’s becoming ever-so-clear why.