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    Fever defeat Lynx with help from Boston and Clark rally

    MINNEAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark finished with 17 points to help the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74 on Sunday.

    Boston grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith added 11 points.

    Indiana (11-14), which lost 10 of its first 13 games but has won eight of 12 since, has won back-to-back games and three of its last four.

    Clark set up Boston for a layup before Katie Lou Samuelson fed Boston for another basket inside to give the Fever a four-point lead with 2 minutes to go. Kayla McBride cut the deficit to a point with a 3-pointer just 8 seconds later but Clark was fouled and made two free throws to make it 77-74. Mitchell swooped in to block a layup attempt by Alanna Smith with 22 seconds remaining, was fouled and hit two free throws to make it a five-point game with 16 seconds left and Clark made two fouls shots to cap the scoring 6 seconds later.

    Alanna Smith had 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals despite being forced to the bench by foul trouble in the second half for Minnesota (16-8). Bridget Carleton tied her career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

    Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier (foot) missed her fourth consecutive game.

    Courtney Williams made a layup that tied the score at 50-all, Dorka Juhasz followed with a layup, Clark was called for a technical foul and McBride hit the ensuing free throw before Carleton hit a 3 and Williams hit two foul shots to take an eight-point lead with a minute to go in the third quarter.

    Clark, who made 1 of 9 from behind the arc in the first three quarters, hit a deep contested 3 to open the fourth. Mitchell and Samuelson each added a 3 to make it 63-63 with 8 minutes to play.

    Samuelson made a left-hand scoop shot high off the glass with the shot clock winding down and Clark shook her defender with a series of moves for a wide-open layup that gave the Fever a 67-65 lead with 6:44 to go. Alanna Smith answered with a 3 about a minute later but Mitchell responded with a step-back jumper and then grabbed the rebound of a miss by Clark and made the putback to make it 71-68. Cecilia Zandalasini made a step-back 3-pointer to tie it again with 4:26 left.

    Boston had 11 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in the first half.

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    In a thrilling WNBA matchup, the Indiana Fever secured a hard-fought victory over the Minnesota Lynx with a final score of 86-75. The Fever’s win was fueled by a remarkable rally in the second half, led by standout performances from Tiffany Mitchell, Jessica Breland, and Teaira McCowan.

    The game started off with the Lynx taking an early lead, but the Fever quickly found their rhythm and fought back to tie the game at halftime. In the third quarter, the Fever turned up the heat and outscored the Lynx 30-17, thanks in large part to the sharpshooting of Kelsey Mitchell and the defensive prowess of Victoria Vivians.

    However, it was the fourth quarter where the Fever truly shined. With the game on the line, veteran guard Danielle Robinson stepped up and made several key plays to help secure the win. Robinson’s leadership on both ends of the court was instrumental in keeping the Lynx at bay and sealing the victory for the Fever.

    The Fever also received a significant boost from their bench players, with Jantel Lavender and Bernadett Hatar both making crucial contributions in the second half. Their energy and hustle on both ends of the court helped swing the momentum in favor of the Fever and ultimately led to their impressive comeback win.

    Overall, it was a team effort that propelled the Indiana Fever to victory over the Minnesota Lynx. The players showed resilience, determination, and a never-say-die attitude that ultimately proved to be too much for their opponents. With this win, the Fever have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the WNBA and are capable of competing with the best teams in the league.