The Indiana Fever secured a 96-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 27 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points, extending her WNBA record to 27 consecutive games with at least 20 points. Aliyah Boston contributed 17 points and seven rebounds.
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The win kept Indiana’s slim hopes alive for earning the No. 4 seed in the playoffs, while the Lynx clinched the No. 1 seed due to Golden State's loss to Portland. The Fever built an early lead with a 14-2 run, establishing a 31-16 advantage at the end of the first quarter and stretching it to 57-28 by halftime.
Minnesota, playing without rookie Olivia Miles, who was a late scratch due to an injured left calf, attempted to mount a comeback with their backup players. Chloe Bibby scored all 15 of her points on three-pointers, and Liatu King added 12 points. The Lynx managed to reduce the deficit to single digits late in the third quarter, closing it at 71-64.
Despite the effort, Indiana pulled away in the final quarter. The Lynx were still within 74-66 with just over eight minutes remaining, but key contributions from Monique Billings, Clark, Mitchell, and Boston built the Fever's lead to 82-66, sealing the game.
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve opted to rest her starters for much of the second half, prioritizing their health amid potential injuries. Reeve indicated that they would monitor Miles’ injury on a day-by-day basis. Minnesota will host Indiana again on Thursday for their regular season finale.