Lynx sit starters in second half against Fever with top seed at stake
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx faced the Indiana Fever in their second-to-last game of the WNBA season on September 22, 2026. Despite having a chance to secure the No. 1 playoff seed, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve opted not to play her regular starters during the second half. The decision raised eyebrows among analysts and fans, who described it as 'embarrassing'. The outcome of the game is still pending, as both teams compete for playoff positioning.
- •Lynx had a chance to clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs.
- •Coach Cheryl Reeve did not play starters in the second half.
- •The game took place on September 22, 2026.
- •Fans and analysts criticized the Lynx's decision.
- 6:01 AMESPN — Stumbling Lynx pull starters vs. Fever but still clinch 1-seed with Valkyries' loss
"The Lynx went into the second-to-last game of the season against the Fever with a chance to wrap up the No. 1 seed -- which they eventually did thanks to a Valkyries loss -- but coach Cheryl Reeve didn't play her normal starters in the second half.
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