Indiana Fever @ New York Liberty
Charles scores 26 as Liberty top Fever 81-76
NEW YORK -- Tina Charles scored 26 points and the New York Liberty overcame Erica Wheeler's 33 points for an 81-76 victory over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
Wheeler made two of her seven 3-pointers in the final 20 seconds. Charles answered the first with two free throws for a 79-73 lead, and Epiphanny Prince made two more with 13 seconds left to seal the win.
Shavonte Zellous added 16 points for New York (13-12), including 10 of the Liberty's 27 made free throws.
Charles scored 18 points in the first half to help New York build a 46-40 lead.
Wheeler's career high in points came on 12-of-18 shooting for Indiana (9-18). She made four 3-pointers in the first half and had 20 points. It was the Fever's second straight game with a player scoring 20-plus in a half.
Chelsea Clinton signed copies of her book "She Persisted" before the game and sat courtside.
Matchups
Game Information
New York, NY

Referee:Sue Blauch
Referee:Tom Mauer
Referee:Thomas Nunez

2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 4 | .733 | - | W8 |
| Atlanta | 9 | 4 | .692 | 1 | W1 |
| Indiana | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Toronto | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4 | L3 |
| Washington | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4 | W1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.5 | L4 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 14 | .125 | 9.5 | L6 |
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