Minnesota Lynx
33-10
5:00 PM PT
Indiana Fever
28-15
Olivia Miles
19.6 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.9 AST
Caitlin Clark
22.4 PPG · 3.8 REB · 8.3 AST
Game Script
Expect a high-scoring, perimeter-oriented matchup. Lynx (90.9 PPG) meet Fever (96.9 PPG), with both defenses stingy.
The game likely turns on paint: Lynx score 24.8 two-point makes a game; Fever protect the rim with 3.9 blocks. Interior control leans Lynx.
Game Snapshot
Minnesota Lynx
Last 52-3WLLLW
StreakW1
L5 scoring84.6points/game
L5 defense87.0allowed/game
Home15-7Road 18-3
Rest3dsince last game
Series1-01 played
Indiana Fever
Last 53-2LWWWL
StreakL1
L5 scoring101.2points/game
L5 defense93.6allowed/game
Home15-7Road 13-8
Rest3dsince last game
Series0-11 played
Team Identity
Minnesota Lynx
Defensive-mindedRim protectionPaint-first offenseReboundingThree-point shootingElite offenseBall movement
A defensive identity and strong rim protection.
EliteAbove Avg72
Defensive DElite89
Three-point shootingAbove Avg76
TransitionBelow Avg39
Paint-firstAbove Avg83
Ball movementAbove Avg72
ReboundingAbove Avg78
Rim protectionElite89
Indiana Fever
Three-point shootingElite offenseTransition teamRebounding
A three-point attack and an elite offense.
EliteElite89
Defensive DBelow Avg44
Three-point shootingElite92
TransitionElite89
Paint-firstAverage64
Ball movementAverage56
ReboundingAbove Avg72
Rim protectionAverage56
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Lynx score 24.8 two-point makes a game; Fever protect the rim with 3.9 blocks. Interior control leans Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: 24.8 2PT makesFever: 3.9 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Lynx have averaged 174 combined points a game, Fever 187. A higher-scoring environment favors Fever.
Edge · FeverLynx: 174 combined pts/gm (39th pct)Fever: 187 combined pts/gm (89th pct)High confidence
Turnovers
Lynx average 12.6 turnovers, Fever 13.4; steals (8.8 vs 7.0) add pressure. Ball security favors Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: 12.6 TO / 8.8 STLFever: 13.4 TO / 7.0 STLHigh confidence
Perimeter
Lynx shoot 38% from three (8.9/gm); Fever allow 33%. The three-point battle tilts toward Fever.
Edge · FeverLynx: 8.9 3PM at 38%Fever allow 33% on threesHigh confidence
Rebounding
Lynx carry a +1.7 rebound margin, Fever +1.6. Second-chance control leans Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: +1.7 margin, 9.3 OREBFever: +1.6 margin, 7.7 OREBHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Olivia Miles
Minnesota Lynx · G
19.6 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.9 AST · 31 MIN
As Minnesota Lynx's superstar, Miles sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Napheesa Collier
Minnesota Lynx · F
18.1 PPG · 7.2 REB · 2.7 AST · 31 MIN
As Minnesota Lynx's primary scorer, Collier sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever · G
22.4 PPG · 3.8 REB · 8.3 AST · 31 MIN
As Indiana Fever's superstar, Clark sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
Kelsey Mitchell
Indiana Fever · G
25.0 PPG · 1.7 REB · 2.7 AST · 32 MIN
As Indiana Fever's primary scorer, Mitchell sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
Trending Players
Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever
29.0 points over his last 5 (from 21.4).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 29.0p 4.0r 9.6aSeason: 21.4p 30.5 min
Makayla Timpson
Indiana Fever
9.8 points over his last 5 (from 5.3).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.8p 6.8r 1.0aSeason: 5.3p 18.9 min
Mercedes Russell
Indiana Fever
Minutes up to 12.8 from 2.0.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 1.8p 1.6r 0.8aSeason: 1.0p 2.0 min
Nia Brodie
Minnesota Lynx
3.6 points over his last 5 (from 6.6).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.6p 2.6r 1.0aSeason: 6.6p 23.0 min
Sophie Cunningham
Indiana Fever
3.8 points over his last 5 (from 8.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.8p 2.0r 1.4aSeason: 8.5p 22.8 min
Aliyah Boston
Indiana Fever
12.8 points over his last 5 (from 16.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 12.8p 4.0r 4.0aSeason: 16.5p 27.1 min
Team Trends
Minnesota LynxPoints101
Opp points89
3PT%19%
Rebounds32
Indiana FeverPoints77
Opp points93
3PT%21%
Rebounds30
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Kelsey Mitchell
25+ Points
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
33.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Olivia Miles
20+ Points
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
30.2 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Caitlin Clark
9+ Assists
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
33.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Caitlin Clark
25+ Points
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
33.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Napheesa Collier
6+ Rebounds
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
34.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Natasha Howard
6+ Rebounds
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 27.0 minutes
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-09-22. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.