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Lynx suffer embarrassing loss to Fever in regular season finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:10 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Lynx suffer embarrassing loss to Fever in regular season finale

Summary

The Minnesota Lynx faced a challenging defeat against the Indiana Fever on September 22, losing 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Lynx fell behind early, with the Fever outpacing them 31-16 in the first quarter. Although Minnesota managed a rally in the third quarter, Indiana responded decisively in the final period. Lynx player Napheesa Collier expressed disappointment after the game, stating their performance was unacceptable. Minnesota, now 32-11, will meet the Fever again on September 24 in their regular season concluding matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Lynx lost to Fever 96-77 in their regular season finale.
•Indiana led by as much as 29 points in the first half.
•Napheesa Collier scored 9 points; Chloe Bibby led with 15.
•Minnesota shot 38% from the field and had 17 turnovers.
•The two teams will play again on September 24.

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5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx news: Napheesa Collier gets 100% real on 'embarassing' loss to Fever

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Lynx did not put up much of a fight against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday , suffering a lopsided defeat, 96-77, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Lynx got buried early, with the Fever outscoring them in the first quarter, 31-16. Minnesota rallied in the third quarter, but Indiana did not fold, going on another surge in the final frame to […] The post Lynx news: Napheesa Collier gets 100% real on 'embarassing' loss to Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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