Fever vs. Lynx game
The gist
Minnesota Lynx beat Indiana Fever 86-66 on Sept. 24, holding Indiana to a season-low score.
The loss dropped Indiana to the No. 6 seed; Minnesota is the top seed.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026Indiana Fever defeated Minnesota Lynx 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis; Fever improved to a franchise-best 28-15 and ensured finishing no worse than sixth; Lynx dropped to 32-11.
- Sep 22, 2026Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles did not play due to left calf soreness; Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve benched her starters with 5:33 remaining in the second quarter and never brought them back; Lynx reserves combined for a season-high 53 points.
- Sep 22, 2026Minnesota clinched the No. 1 overall playoff seed after the Golden State Valkyries lost to the Portland Fire 90-82 in overtime later Tuesday night.