Scheduled Tip-Off 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Broadcast on USA Network.
This is the regular-season finale for both teams and a rematch of Tuesday’s game (Fever won 96-77 at home). The Lynx have locked up the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs. The Fever are jockeying for seeding (aiming to stay in contention for a higher seed/home-court advantages in the first round). Both are playoff-bound.
Current Player Rosters
Indiana Fever:
Guards Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell form one of the league’s most dynamic backcourts. Forward/center Aliyah Boston anchors the interior. Supporting cast includes Myisha Hines-Allen, Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham, Monique Billings, Makayla Timpson, and others.
Minnesota Lynx:
Key players include Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Natasha Howard, and Courtney Williams. Rookie standout Olivia Miles has been a major contributor when available. Depth includes Chloe Bibby and others.
Listed Injury Reports
Indiana Fever:
Damiris Dantas (C/F, knee) – Out for season (meniscus surgery).
Caitlin Clark (G, back) – Probable.
Minnesota Lynx:
Olivia Miles (G, left calf) – Out.
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu (F, foot) – Out.
Emma Cechova (C, knee/ACL) – Out for season.
Miles’ absence was a major factor in Tuesday’s loss; her status remains a key variable.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Caitlin Clark / Kelsey Mitchell (Fever) vs. Kayla McBride / Courtney Williams / (without Miles) Lynx perimeter: Clark (high scoring + elite playmaking) and Mitchell (league scoring leader, on a long streak of 20+ point games) power Indiana’s high-powered offense (league-leading ~96.7 PPG and strong FG%). McBride and Collier lead Minnesota’s balanced attack.
Aliyah Boston vs. Napheesa Collier / Natasha Howard: Interior battle for rebounding and efficiency.
Team styles: Fever emphasize pace, three-point volume, and transition; Lynx rely on defensive structure, rebounding, and efficient half-court play (strong FG% and defensive metrics when healthy).
Recent Team Forms
Indiana Fever: Won 96-77 over the Lynx on Sept. 22 (Clark 27 pts/9 ast, Mitchell 20 pts). Strong overall (13-8 on the road in some reports) with elite offense.
Minnesota Lynx: Lost the previous meeting while resting/pulling starters late and without Miles. Clinched the top seed via other results. Home record solid (around 14-7). Recent form mixed in the final stretch.
Series History (2026)
The teams have split or the Fever hold recent edge heading into this rubber match of the season series. Indiana’s dominant 96-77 win on Sept. 22 is the most recent result. Earlier meetings were competitive.
Betting Trends
Indiana is favored on the road after the blowout. High totals reflect both teams’ offensive capabilities. Overs have been common in high-scoring Fever games.
GAME ODDS
Indiana Fever – 3.5
Minnesota Lynx 182.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 23, 2026
