Liberty players say defensive play is improving after high-scoring win
After a 109-102 victory over Indiana, New York Liberty members claim their defense has taken a step forward despite allowing 102 points.
New York Liberty felt confident about their defensive progress after a 109-102 triumph over the Indiana Fever, even though the opponent still posted 102 points. Breanna Stewart said the team’s communication and transition speed improved, allowing them to restrict the Fever to one-shot opportunities. Jonquel Jones and Marine Fauthoux agreed, citing the return of perimeter specialist Leonie Fiebich and a stronger collective understanding of defensive schemes.
Fauthoux added that the squad’s chemistry now translates into coordinated actions on the floor. Observing the recent Valkyries-Lynx matchup, Jones praised the systematic rotations of the league’s top defenses and suggested the Liberty can learn from those patterns. She concluded that the next goal is to make opponents feel uncomfortable by tightening their defensive execution.
Why it matters
Liberty’s defensive confidence could shape their performance in upcoming games and affect playoff positioning.
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