Fever 96-77 Lynx: Caitlin Clark leads Indiana masterclass past top seed
Clark 27 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell 20. Indiana sends warning ahead of playoffs.
Why this game matters
With the WNBA regular season reaching its final forty-eight hours, Indiana entered Target Center to test itself against the league standard. The result was an eye-opening 96-77 blowout that shifted postseason conversation.
What actually happened
WNBA.com and the Associated Press report that Caitlin Clark orchestrated the court with sublime control. The second-year guard poured in 27 points, distributed nine assists, and secured seven rebounds, dictating the tempo against Minnesota’s elite defense. Backcourt partner Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points, firing in perimeter shots that broke open a double-digit lead by the third quarter.
Minnesota had already clinched the No. 1 overall playoff seed with a 32-10 record, yet the loss underscored vulnerability on home hardwood. Indiana improved to 27-15, showcasing the fast-break poise and shot-making ability needed for a deep postseason run.
What it changes
The eight-team WNBA playoff bracket begins Sunday 27 September. While Minnesota maintains home-court advantage throughout the postseason, Indiana’s emphatic triumph serves notice to the entire field that the Fever are peaking at the right moment.
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