The Indiana Fever are set to return to Minnesota for a Saturday night matchup against the Lynx at the Target Center. This game marks the second of three meetings between the two teams during the regular season, with the final matchup scheduled for September 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The last time these two teams faced off at Target Center, the Fever came out on top with an 81-74 victory on July 14.
In their previous meeting, Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 21 points, while center Aliyah Boston contributed 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Guard Caitlin Clark also added 17 points to help secure the win for Indiana. The Fever’s strong performance in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Lynx 28-14, was key to their success. Boston is now just 29 points away from reaching 1,000 points for her career, a milestone that would make her the 19th player in franchise history to achieve this feat.
Indiana comes into this game on a high note after securing two home wins against the Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm last week. Both Clark and Mitchell have been on fire, combining for 107 points in the last two games. Clark was named the Associated Press Player of the Week after averaging 26.0 points, 9.5 assists, and 5.0 rebounds. Mitchell also had an impressive week, averaging 27.5 points and shooting 52.4 percent from beyond the arc. Boston and forward NaLyssa Smith have been dominant on the boards, combining for 40 rebounds in the last two games.
On the other side, the Minnesota Lynx are coming off a strong performance against the Las Vegas Aces, where they secured their fifth straight win with an 87-74 victory. Forward Napheesa Collier, fresh off winning gold with the USA Women’s National Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, had a standout game with 27 points and a career-high 18 rebounds. Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams also contributed to the win, with Williams unfortunately leaving the game due to a non-contact injury in the fourth quarter.
As both teams gear up for this highly anticipated matchup, fans can expect an exciting game between two talented rosters. With key players on both sides looking to make an impact, the stage is set for a thrilling contest at the Target Center. Be sure to tune in to Bally Sports Indiana to catch all the action as the Fever and Lynx battle it out on Saturday night.