Liberty Rally From 19-Point Deficit to Beat Dream 79-72
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, JUL 13 – The Liberty overcame a 19-point first-half deficit with strong defense and 21 points from Leonie Fiebich to secure a crucial win and maintain third place, now 14-6 on the season.
- Leonie Fiebich’s scoring surge helped the New York Liberty overcome a 19-point first-half shortfall to secure a 79-72 win against the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
- The Liberty struggled early with poor shooting and a first-half deficit, while the Dream led by as many as 19 points before halftime.
- Leonie Fiebich's impressive shooting, highlighted by back-to-back three-pointers late in the third quarter, helped the Liberty regain the lead for the first time after falling behind early in the game.
- The Liberty shot 38.5% for the game, with Fiebich scoring 21 points, Breanna Stewart adding 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Ionescu finishing with nine points after a slow start.
- The Liberty maintained control in the fourth quarter and improved to a 14-6 record, overcoming early struggles and demonstrating resilience and defensive energy.
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Liberty rally from 19-point deficit to beat Dream 79-72
NEW YORK (AP) — Leonie Fiebich scored 21 points and the New York Liberty rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half to beat the Atlanta Dream 79-72 on Sunday.
Leonie Fiebich helps Liberty rally from 19-point deficit in 1st half to beat Dream 79-72
NEW YORK — Leonie Fiebich scored 21 points and the New York Liberty rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half to beat the Atlanta Dream 79-72 on Sunday. Breanna Stewart added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Liberty (14-6). Fiebich’s hot shooting helped rally New York from an 11-point halftime deficit. Her consecutive 3-pointers near the end of the third quarter gave the Liberty their first lead since early in the game. New York was up …


Leonie Fiebich helps Liberty rally past Dream
Leonie Fiebich scored a game-high 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting as the host New York Liberty rallied from a 19-point, first-half deficit to defeat the Atlanta Dream 79-72 on Sunday afternoon.
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