Liberty defeat Fever with second-half comeback behind Stewart and Astier

The Indiana Fever held a lead of as many as 12 points on Saturday, but the New York Liberty mounted a second-half comeback to secure the victory.

Breanna Stewart starred for New York during the second-half rally, helping her team overcome the deficit. The Liberty shifted their defensive approach in the latter portion of the game.

New York applied persistent ball pressure throughout the comeback effort. This defensive intensity resulted in an uptick in scoring for the Liberty, allowing them to overtake Indiana.

Pauline Astier provided a late surge for New York, contributing to the team's successful comeback bid. The combination of Stewart's second-half performance and Astier's late contributions helped the Liberty overcome Indiana's early 12-point advantage.