Indiana Fever Defeat Minnesota Lynx 81-74

Fever Notch Important Road Win

In a highly anticipated WNBA showdown, the Indiana Fever emerged victorious with an 81-74 triumph over the Minnesota Lynx on July 14, 2024.

Key Stats

The Fever's balanced attack was led by Breanna Stewart, who recorded 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Victoria Vivians chipped in with 16 points, while Erica Wheeler added 12 points and 7 assists.

For the Lynx, Kayla McBride led the way with 18 points, followed by Aerial Powers' 16 points and 6 rebounds.

Game Flow

The Fever started the game strong, taking an early lead that they would never relinquish. Minnesota fought back in the third quarter, but Indiana responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away.

Implications

The win is a significant boost for the Fever, who improve to 5-5 and stay in contention for a playoff spot. The Lynx, meanwhile, fall to 2-7 and face an uphill climb to qualify for the postseason.