A young Breanna Stewart fan was left delighted after the Liberty star took the time out before the Fever game to greet her.

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The New York Liberty beat the Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever 98-77 on Thursday to head into the All-Star break with the second-best record in the league. Breanna Stewart was excellent in the game, scoring 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting to go along with 11 rebounds, seven assists and four blocked shots.

Breanna Stewart and Leonis Fiebech combined for 39 points as they led the Liberty to a 19-point comeback win over the Dream.

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Stewart was drafted by Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier, one of the All-Star captains. Ionescu landed on Caitlin Clark's squad, who's serving as the other team captain for the game. With the Liberty stars pitted against each other, Stewart joked she's not going to let Ionescu get anything easy.

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