Lynx edge Fever in high-stakes match with strong viewership numbers

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Lynx edge Fever in high-stakes match with strong viewership numbers
Summary

The Minnesota Lynx secured their 10th consecutive victory by defeating the Indiana Fever, 108-100, at Target Center on August 4. The matchup featured standout performances, including a thriller between Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams, as well as a notable duel between Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. The game attracted over 16,500 fans and averaged 2.5 million viewers on ABC, marking one of the highest viewership figures in WNBA regular-season history. This surge in viewership highlights the growing appeal of women's basketball as the Lynx improve their record to 25-6, while the Fever fall to 19-11.

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  • Lynx improve to 25-6 with win over Fever
  • Fever drop to 19-11 after the loss
  • Game averaged 2.5 million viewers, a league milestone
  • Viewership peaked at 3.1 million on ABC
  • 16,500 fans attended the matchup at Target Center
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  • 3:15 AMYahoo SportsThrilling Lynx-Fever clash nearly breaks WNBA viewership record
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The Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever treated viewers to a high-quality skirmish at Target Center on Sunday.

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