Indiana Fever W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 96:77, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Gainbridge Fieldhouse
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever W | 31 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 96 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 16 | 18 | 30 | 13 | 77 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Indiana Fever W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/63 | 27/72 |
| 3-Pointers | 9/26 | 11/33 |
| Free Throws | 23/28 | 12/14 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 32 |
| Assists | 27 | 23 |
| Steals | 11 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Indiana Fever W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. ClarkS | 32:35 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 9-18 | 3-7 | 6-6 |
| A. BostonS | 29:50 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7-9 | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| K. MitchellS | 27:01 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 6-13 | 2-7 | 6-6 |
| M. TimpsonS | 23:53 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 |
| L. HullS | 09:42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| S. Cunningham | 29:09 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4-7 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Monique Billings | – | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4-4 |
| M. Hines-Allen | 11:44 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 94 | 35 | 22 | 30-56 | 9-24 | 23-28 |
Game Recap
The Indiana Fever W delivered a convincing 96-77 win over the Minnesota Lynx W, pulling away for a 19-point victory behind a balanced offensive performance and strong ball movement. Indiana controlled the game with efficient scoring, finishing with 27 assists and creating quality looks throughout the matchup.
Key Takeaways
- →The Indiana Fever W have a superior Net Rating of 9 compared to the Minnesota Lynx W's 4
- →The market slightly favors Minnesota Lynx W with a 51
- →Both teams have had equal rest and similar recent schedules, minimizing fatigue impact
- →Both teams are healthy, but Minnesota Lynx's superior road performance (19-3) gives them a slight edge over Indiana Fever's home record (14-8)
- →Minnesota Lynx W have a strong road record at 19-3, indicating a significant ability to perform away from home