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Lynx 86, Fever 66: Finishing on a High Note

Game 44, the last regular game of the season was upon us. While the game itself did not have any postseason ramifications (A Valkyries overtime loss on Tuesday helped the Lynx clinch the first seed in the WNBA playoffs), it…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:48 AM
Lynx 86, Fever 66: Finishing on a High Note
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever 86-66 in the regular-season finale.
  • Minnesota opened the game with an 18-0 run and held a 30-point halftime lead.
  • Kayla McBride and Natasha Howard powered Minnesota's offense before starters were rested.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever 86-66 in their final regular-season game to enter the postseason on a high note. Minnesota set the tone early behind strong performances from Kayla McBride and Natasha Howard, fueling an 18-0 run in the first quarter to build a 32-13 lead. The Lynx extended their advantage to 30 points by halftime.

Indiana suffered key setbacks in the third quarter when Aliyah Boston and Ty Harris exited the game with leg injuries. With the loss and a Washington Mystics win, the Fever are slated to face the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, while the top-seeded Lynx prepare to play New York.

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