MINNESOTA LYNX 59, INDIANA FEVER 74
COMMISSIONER’S CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
TARGET CENTER — TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025
First Quarter
• The Lynx went on a 12-0 run in the start of the first, holding the Fever scoreless for over four minutes
• Minnesota’s starters accounted for all 20 of the first quarter points, led by Alanna Smith with seven points (3-of-6 FG, 1-of-2 3PM)
• The Lynx forced the Fever to shoot just 5-18 (29%) from the field in the first quarter, and outscored Indiana in points in the paint (8-4) and fast break points (4-0)
Second Quarter
• Maria Kliundikova opened scoring for the second quarter with a cutting layup off an assist from Courtney Williams
• Jessica Shepard scored back-to-back layups to kick the Lynx out to their largest lead of the game (13)
• Indiana went on a 18-0 run for the final eight minutes of the quarter, taking a 32-27 lead
• Minnesota’s starters went scoreless during the second, with the bench scoring all seven of its second quarter points
Third Quarter
• Napheesa Collier opened the second half with a layup off an assist from Alanna Smith, ending the second quarter scoring drought
• Indiana went on an 8-0 scoring run from 6:06 to 3:00, extending to their largest lead of the game (14)
• Minnesota turned the ball over eight times in the third quarter, recording just three assists
• Smith scored eight of the Lynx’s 15 points, shooting 2-of-3 from the three-point line, also adding two rebounds, an assist and a block
Fourth Quarter
• The Lynx ended the fourth shooting 7-of-19 (36.8%) from the field and only totaled two team assists while the Fever finished the quarter shooting 8-of-13 (61.5%) from the field and 2-of-3 (66.7%) from beyond the arc
• Minnesota tallied five offensive rebounds in the fourth with Napheesa Collier leading the way with three. Collier finished the night with 12 points, nine rebounds, three steals and a block
• The Fever maintained the lead for the whole second half, with the Lynx only being able to get within six at 34-40
Team Notes
• Alanna Smith knocked down three three-pointer baskets, tying for the third-most in a Commissioner’s Cup Championship. Smith lead the Lynx in scoring for the night with 15 points (5-of-11 FG, 3-of-7 3PM, 2-of-2 FT) while adding five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block
• Kayla McBride shot 5-of-5 from the free-throw line and tallied three steals, tying for second in free throws and steals in a Commissioner’s Cup Championship
• Minnesota outscored Indiana 17-14 in points off turnovers, but Indiana’s defense forced the Lynx to finish with a 13-16 turnover-to-assist ratio
Up Next
Minnesota will play the Washington Mystics on Thursday, July 3 at 7:00pm CT in Target Center.
(info courtesy of Lynx)
