One quick glance at the second quarter’s scoreboard was all that it took to confirm the New York Liberty’s message to the Indiana Fever and their hopes of ending their rigorous stretch with a win: “Not in our house.” In anchoring the Liberty’s second unit with a versatile performance, Kennedy Burke made certain that idea applied to shots at the rim, too. Positioned to do her part in helping sustain the Liberty’s 18-point edge, Burke steps out to defend NaLyssa Smith along the perimeter, ultimately matching the former No. 2 pick stride-for-stride before ripping her layup attempt away with physicality. On her way to constructing one of her career’s most impressive two-way showings, the fifth-year veteran took full advantage of her extended playing time, recording 10 points, two rebounds, three steals, three blocks, and two 3-pointers in 23 minutes of action. With elite play across both their starting unit and reserves, Burke and the Liberty were able to cruise to a wire-to-wire blowout victory on June 2, 2024. · Jun 2, 2024