Caitlin Clark stars as Fever stay alive, Lynx eliminated from playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to a 99-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, preventing elimination in the WNBA playoffs on September 29. Clark recorded 27 points and 15 assists but fouled out during the match. The New York Liberty completed a playoff series sweep against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with an 87-71 win, marking the first time a No. 8 seed has defeated a No. 1 seed in the WNBA's current playoff format. The Fever and Liberty will continue their playoff pursuits, while the Lynx exit the tournament.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 27 points and had 15 assists against the Aces.
- •The Fever avoided elimination with a win in Game 2.
- •The Liberty swept the Lynx 87-71, marking a historic playoff upset.
- •Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu contributed significantly to the Liberty's win.
- •New York becomes the first No. 8 seed to win a playoff series since 2016.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA playoff winners and losers include Caitlin Clark, eliminated Lynx
"Caitlin Clark had a record night to help the Fever stay alive. The Lynx, on the other hand, got bounced. Here are the WNBA playoffs winners and losers.
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