Howard, Dolson spark Liberty to 97-83 victory over Fever

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Natasha Howard finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, Stefanie Dolson scored all nine of her points in a pivotal third quarter and the New York Liberty rolled to a 97-83 victory over the Indiana Fever. New York (5-8) trailed 43-38 at halftime, but Sami Whitcomb opened the third-quarter scoring with a 3-pointer to pull the Liberty within two. Crystal Dangerfield’s pull-up jumper gave the Liberty a 47-46 lead. Dolson’s scoring flurry over a span of 1:43 stretched the lead to 61-54 with 4 minutes left in the period and Indiana (3-12) never got closer than four from there.