The Minnesota Lynx (33–9) travel to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Fever (23–20) tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first of their last two regular-season games.
Both teams are playoff-bound, but their paths into the postseason look very different. Nearly half of Indiana’s original roster has been lost to injury, including Caitlin Clark, whose standout sophomore year had fueled hopes of a deep playoff run.
The Fever have locked in at least the No. 7 seed, but even with strong performances from Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, advancing far will be a tall order.
Minnesota, meanwhile, has secured the league’s top seed and home-court advantage. At 33–9, they’ve been the most dominant team in the league — arguably even more imposing than the defending champion New York Liberty. Much of that success came without star forward Napheesa Collier, underscoring the depth and balance of this roster.
Still, challengers are lurking. The Atlanta Dream have rattled off five straight wins, while the Las Vegas Aces are riding a 14-game winning streak. Minnesota has stumbled recently against both teams, raising questions about how they’ll hold up under pressure.
Tonight’s matchup against the short-handed Fever is less about the result and more about fine-tuning before the playoffs, where the Lynx will aim to turn their dominant regular season into a championship run.
Prediction
The Lynx are resting Collier tonight, but expect them to handle business comfortably. With their depth and playoff focus, Minnesota should overpower a depleted Fever squad.
Predicted Score: Minnesota Lynx 90, Indiana Fever 80
Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
DiJonai Carrington — Out
Napheesa Collier — Out (resting)
Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark — Out
Chloe Bibby — Out
Sophie Cunningham — Out
Sydney Colson — Out
Aari McDonald — Out
How to Watch Lynx vs. Fever
Tip-off for tonight’s game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever is set for 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The game airs live on ESPN and streams live on the ESPN app and website.
For the cord-cutters out there without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website
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