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On Saturday, two teams battling for a secure playoff position met in the Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx matchup, featuring two of the league’s hottest squads. The Fever had won six of their last 10 games, while the Lynx entered the game on a five-game winning streak.
The Lynx secured a 90-80 victory after a strong start and a dominant second half, clinching a playoff spot in the process.
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Minnesota asserted its control early, establishing a lead with standout performances from Napheesa Collier and Bridget Carleton, who each scored 10 points in the opening quarter.
Indiana struggled offensively, with Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell carrying the bulk of the scoring. Clark, despite leading her team with four points in the quarter, faced intense defensive pressure from the Lynx, resulting in two turnovers and several tough shots.
Aliyah Boston contributed four points and was active on the boards, but her efforts couldn’t match the Lynx’s balanced offense. Minnesota's defense was particularly effective, forcing several turnovers and limiting Indiana to just 16 points. The Lynx closed the quarter with a 29-16 lead.
The Fever mounted a comeback in the second quarter of the Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx matchup. Clark began to take control, setting up her teammates and scoring herself. Her efforts, combined with Kelsey Mitchell finding her rhythm, brought the Fever closer. Mitchell hit a 3-pointer and scored off a finger roll layup to close the gap.
Napheesa Collier remained a force for Minnesota, scoring consistently to maintain the Lynx's lead. Collier’s ability to drive to the basket and finish strong was pivotal. She added seven points in the quarter, including a layup that pushed Minnesota’s lead to 36-23.
Indiana’s defense tightened, forcing Minnesota into turnovers, and Clark capitalized with a driving layup and a 3-pointer, pulling the Fever within three points, 41-38. Clark finished the half with 15 points.
Boston also made her presence felt, scoring a putback layup in the final seconds, bringing Indiana within one point, 45-44, at halftime.
The Lynx took control again in the third quarter of the Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx game. Collier was unstoppable, scoring consistently and reaching 25 points by the end of the period. Her efforts were supported by Crystal Williams, who added six points in the quarter.
Clark managed to cut the lead to seven points with a late driving layup, bringing her total to 20 points, but the Lynx answered each time the Fever attempted a comeback.
Minnesota's defense remained tough, holding Indiana to just 16 points in the quarter. The Lynx entered the final period with a 67-60 lead.
Temi Fagbenle and Lexie Hull contributed jumpers for the Fever in the fourth, but the Lynx responded each time. Carleton and Kayla McBride hit key shots, including deep 3-pointers that extended Minnesota’s lead.
Minnesota's defense held strong, propelling them to a 17-5 run that sealed their 90-80 victory.
Collier led the way with 31 points and five rebounds on 12-for-18 shooting. McBride and Carleton contributed 19 and 16 points, respectively.
Clark finished with 23 points, eight assists and five rebounds for the Fever, but had seven turnovers. Kelsey Mitchell added 21 points, while Boston and Hull each scored 10.
See the box scores for the Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx game below.
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Player Stats and Box Scores
Indiana Fever Player Stats and Box Scores
Minnesota Lynx Player Stats and Box Scores
