- Game: Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: ABC
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Minnesota Lynx (24-6) are set to face off against the Indiana Fever (18-10) at Target Center this Sunday.
In their previous game, the Indiana Fever triumphed over the Seattle Storm with a score of 105-95. Indiana boasted an impressive 51.6% shooting accuracy (33 of 64) and excelled from beyond the arc, making 13 of 24 attempts. From the free-throw line, they made every attempt, finishing with a perfect 100% by sinking 26 free throws. On the boards, they secured 36 rebounds, with 6 being offensive. The Fever also registered 16 assists, forced 4 turnovers from Seattle, and notched 3 steals. Defensively, Indiana held Seattle to 40.5% shooting, allowing 32 of 79 shots to find the basket. Seattle managed 16 assists and 6 steals, while gathering up 36 rebounds (16 offensive, 20 defensive) and recording 2 blocks. Their free-throw performance was solid at 74.1%, hitting 20 of 27 attempts and connecting on 11 of 34 tries from three-point range.
Caitlin Clark was a standout player, scoring 32 points on 9 of 14 shooting. She played 33 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists while accomplishing a remarkable 64.3% shooting accuracy.
The Fever enter this matchup with an 18-10 record on the season. Averaging 95.8 points per game (ranking 1st in the league), they shoot 48.0% from the field. Indiana’s three-point shooting stands at 38.6% (290 of 751), and they maintain an 82.9% success rate from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 33.9 rebounds per game and have recorded 576 assists, placing them 7th in the league. They commit 14.2 turnovers and 22.6 fouls per game. On the defensive end, Indiana forces 12.3 turnovers per game and averages 22.5 personal fouls. They rank 6th in the WNBA at surrendering assists, allowing 550 this season. The Fever’s defense permits a 46.0% shooting percentage (345 of 631), while allowing an average of 30.5 rebounds per game and ranking 12th in opponent points per game at 89.8.
The last time they played, the Minnesota Lynx secured a convincing win against the Toronto Tempo, finishing 104-72. In that matchup, the Lynx racked up 36 total rebounds, split between 22 defensive and 14 offensive. They committed 10 turnovers but countered with an impressive 14 steals. Toronto committed 12 personal fouls, allowing the Lynx to take 13 free throws, converting 11 of those for an 84.6% rate. From beyond the arc, Minnesota shot 44.8%, hitting 13 out of 29 attempts. Overall, their field shooting was effective at 48.2%, with 40 successful shots from 83 attempts. Minnesota held Toronto to 28 successful field goals out of 62 attempts for a 45.2% rate while allowing 35.7% shooting from three-point range (10 of 28) and 54.5% from the free-throw line (6 of 11).
Napheesa Collier was instrumental for the Lynx, converting 7 of 12 shots (58.3%) and grabbing 5 rebounds. In 22 minutes of play, she netted 16 points and contributed 2 assists.
Minnesota boasts a 24-6 win-loss record this season. Offensively, the Lynx have a shooting percentage of 48.1%, ranking 2nd in the league. They have accumulated 2,766 points this season (92.2 points per game) and average 35.3 rebounds. Minnesota averages 21.8 assists per game, positioning them 3rd in the league, while committing 12.7 turnovers per game. The Lynx average 18.5 fouls per game and achieve an 81.0% shooting rate from the free-throw line. Defensively, they rank 2nd in the league, allowing only 82.8 points per game. Minnesota concedes 20.1 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game (8th and 6th in the league, respectively). Their opponents achieve 32.5% shooting from three-point range (273 of 840), and free-throw success is 79.0%. The Lynx force 14.9 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field (1st in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Back Indiana
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
