Despite the struggles for the Fever, Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello had some kind words for Indiana's stars, led by Caitlin Clark. Brondello mentioned that the duo of Clark and Aliyah Boston serves as a great combination. The Liberty coach explained that New York must restrain Clark from working freely and pressure the Fever guard.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White knew Clark’s adrenaline would be high to open the game. It was, as Clark fired the first of her 14 3-point attempts on Indiana’s first offensive possession. But did White anticipate a 25-point first half from her superstar guard?