Working in the Fever's favor was not just a collectively strong performance from their starters, but also the absence of rookie sensation Olivia Miles for the Lynx, who sat out with a calf injury.Indiana built momentum early, handing Minnesota a 23-point deficit before halftime, which marked the Lynx's largest deficit of the season.
Coach Cheryl Reeve turned to her reserves for an extended run in the third quarter, where Minnesota finally found a rhythm and cut the lead back to single digits.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Myisha Hines-Allen No.2 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during a game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sept.
22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.(NBAE via Getty Images)Olivia Miles, No.
5 of the Minnesota Lynx, did not suit up because of a calf issue against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sept.22, 2026.
(Getty Images)Sophie Cunningham, No.8 of the Indiana Fever celebrates after making a three-point shot in the first half against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sept.
22, 2026, in Indianapolis, Ind.(Getty Images)Caitlin Clark flirted with a triple-double through three quarters, finishing with a game-high 27 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.One notable rotation adjustment following Sunday's deflating loss was the flip in minutes between Sophie Cunningham and rookie Raven Johnson.
The Fever favored Johnson on Sunday, limiting Cunningham to just seven minutes of action.Tuesday was a different story, as Cunningham saw significantly more court time than Johnson, and Indiana’s offense ran noticeably smoother with her on the floor.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
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