Minnesota Lynx claimed a 108-100 Women’s National Basketball Association victory over Indiana Fever at Target Center on Sunday, with Olivia Miles’ 28 points providing the decisive home contribution. Kelsey Mitchell produced a match-high 37 points for Indiana, but Minnesota’s greater volume of two-point baskets proved pivotal in Minneapolis.
The Lynx set the tone in an open, high-scoring first quarter, taking a 36-33 edge before extending their advantage through a 28-20 second period. That 64-53 half-time lead gave Minnesota valuable control of the match, even as the Fever continued to find efficient looks throughout the afternoon.
Indiana matched Minnesota 23-23 in the third quarter and won the fourth 24-21, but the Fever could not fully erase the damage from the second period. Both sides were exceptionally sharp from the floor: Indiana shot 57.4% and Minnesota 56.6%, while each team made 11 three-pointers and converted 11 free throws.
The difference came in opportunity and finishing volume. Minnesota made 43 field goals from 76 attempts, compared with Indiana’s 39 from 68, and secured a 33-23 rebounding advantage. The Lynx also moved the ball fluently, registering 28 assists, one more than the Fever’s 27.
Key performers
Miles led the Lynx with 28 points and added six assists, directing an offense that consistently created quality chances. Napheesa Collier supplied the all-round platform with eight rebounds and seven assists, helping Minnesota control possession and keep the Fever working over the full 40 minutes.
Mitchell was outstanding in defeat for Indiana, compiling 37 points in a highly efficient team display. Caitlin Clark contributed 10 assists, while Aliyah Boston led the Fever with seven rebounds. Their production kept Indiana within reach, but Minnesota’s extra possessions and four additional made field goals ultimately settled the result.
NerdSports Stat: Both teams made exactly 11 three-pointers and 11 free throws, meaning Minnesota’s four extra made two-point baskets accounted for the entire eight-point winning margin.
The result lifts Minnesota to a 25-6 record and further strengthens its position among the WNBA’s leading sides, while Indiana falls to 19-11 despite another productive offensive outing. The Lynx will seek to carry their home form into their next fixture; next-fixture details were not provided in the match data.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers or scoring minutes were recorded, as this was a WNBA match. Olivia Miles led Minnesota with 28 points, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 37 points for Indiana.
Minnesota Lynx 108 – 100 Indiana Fever.
Minnesota improved to 25-6, while Indiana moved to 19-11. The result strengthens the Lynx’s standing among the league’s leading teams.
Olivia Miles was the standout performer with 28 points and six assists in Minnesota’s victory.