Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
This late-season matchup features the Western Conference-leading Lynx (best overall record in the WNBA) visiting the second-place Eastern Conference Fever. Both teams are playoff-bound, with the Lynx locking in the top seed in the West and the Fever jockeying for positioning in a competitive East. The teams close the regular season with a home-and-home series (this game followed by a rematch in Minnesota on Sept. 24).
Tip-Off and Broadcast
Scheduled tip-off is 8:00 p.m. EDT. Nationally televised on ESPN.
Current Player Rosters
Minnesota Lynx (balanced, veteran-heavy with strong rookies/young talent):
Key players include Napheesa Collier (F, recently returned and productive, ~18 PPG range in limited games this season with strong rebounding/defense), Olivia Miles (G, high-volume scorer and playmaker, leading or near-leading the team in points and assists), Natasha Howard (F/C, rebounding force with double-doubles), Kayla McBride (G/F, scoring and shooting), Courtney Williams (G), Nia Coffey/Nia Brodie, Maya Caldwell, Dorka Juhász (when available), and depth pieces such as Aari McDonald, Liatu King, and others. Emma Čechová is out for the season.
Indiana Fever (star-driven backcourt with interior presence):
Core includes Caitlin Clark (G, primary creator averaging strong points and league-elite assists when available), Kelsey Mitchell (G, high-volume scorer, often 25+ PPG range recently), Aliyah Boston (C/F, rebounding and interior scoring), Lexie Hull, Monique Billings, Sophie Cunningham (when healthy), Myisha Hines-Allen, Tyasha Harris, Raven Johnson, Makayla Timpson, and others. Damiris Dantas is out for the season.
Listed Injury Reports
Minnesota Lynx:
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu (F) — Out (foot).
Emma Čechová (C) — Out for season (knee/ACL).
Elena Buenavida (G) — Out (coach’s decision in recent reports).
Napheesa Collier is active and contributing after earlier ankle recovery (scored 23 points in the Sept. 20 win over Connecticut).
Indiana Fever:
Damiris Dantas (C/F) — Out for season (knee/meniscus surgery).
Caitlin Clark has been listed as probable with ongoing back management in recent reports and played productively (e.g., strong line in the prior win over Toronto); she was available for the Sept. 20 loss to Washington. Other potential absences (e.g., related to Sophie Cunningham or others in earlier stretches) appear resolved or managed based on available data. Confirm final status closer to tip.
Recent Team Forms
Lynx: 32-10 overall, excellent road record (~18-3). Last 10 roughly 7-3. Recent results: Win at Connecticut (101-89 on Sept. 20, Collier 23 points), loss vs. New York Liberty (81-93), earlier losses to Atlanta and Golden State mixed with strong wins. They average ~91.3 PPG while allowing ~83.8, with elite efficiency, defense, and steals. Strong net rating.
Fever: 27-15 overall, solid home record (~14-7). Last 10 roughly 7-3. Recent results: Loss vs. Washington Mystics (77-93 on Sept. 20), win at Toronto (103-85), earlier wins over Connecticut and Chicago mixed with some setbacks. High-scoring offense (~96–97 PPG range) led by Clark and Mitchell, strong assists, but defensive inconsistencies.
Series History (2026)
The teams have met once this season: Lynx won 108-100 at home on Aug. 2 (Olivia Miles 28 points for Minnesota; Kelsey Mitchell 37 for Indiana). This is the second of three meetings (final one in Minnesota on Sept. 24). Historically competitive, with recent edges often to Minnesota in big games.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Perimeter creation and scoring: Caitlin Clark / Kelsey Mitchell vs. Olivia Miles / Courtney Williams / Kayla McBride. Clark’s playmaking and range against Minnesota’s disciplined defense and length; Mitchell’s scoring volume vs. Lynx perimeter pressure. Miles has been a high-usage force for the Lynx.
Frontcourt battle: Napheesa Collier / Natasha Howard vs. Aliyah Boston / Monique Billings. Collier’s two-way impact and Howard’s rebounding/physicality against Boston’s interior presence and rim protection. Rebounding and second-chance points will be critical.
Overall style: Lynx emphasize efficiency, defense, and connectivity; Fever push pace and volume scoring through the backcourt. Minnesota’s steals and transition vs. Indiana’s assist numbers and three-point attempts.
Betting Trends
Lynx strong overall and on the road; solid but not elite ATS in some stretches; efficient scoring supports higher totals in favorable matchups.
Fever potent at home offensively but vulnerable defensively against elite teams; high-scoring games common when Clark/Mitchell are rolling.
Prior meeting went over a high total (191.5) in a high-octane affair. Both teams rank among the league’s better offenses.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 1
Indiana Fever 186.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 21, 2026
