Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 14, 2024

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Jul 14, 2024 8:11 AM
The Indiana Fever, fresh off a strong performance from Odyssey Sims, head to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, July 14th at 4:00 PM. The Lynx, led by their dominant 10-2 home record, look to continue their winning ways against the Fever, who struggle on the road with a 4-9 record. This WNBA matchup is shaping up to be an exciting clash between two teams with different strengths and weaknesses.
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Indiana Fever
Minnesota Lynx

Fever vs Lynx statistics

Stat Fever Lynx
Streak W1 L1
Last Ten Games 6-4 6-4
Points Per Game 81.3 81.3
Rebounds Per Game 34.3 34.7
Assists Per Game 20.0 23.3
Blocks Per Game 4.5 5.0
Steals Per Game 6.1 9.2
Field Goal % 44.5 44.1
Three Point % 33.7 38.6
Points Against 87.3 74.6

Minnesota Lynx recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/12/24 @ Seattle Storm L 91-63
7/9/24 @ Los Angeles Sparks W 82-67
7/6/24 vs Washington Mystics W 74-67
7/4/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 78-73
7/2/24 @ New York Liberty L 76-67

Indiana Fever recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/12/24 vs Phoenix Mercury W 95-86
7/10/24 vs Washington Mystics L 89-84
7/6/24 vs New York Liberty W 83-78
7/2/24 @ Las Vegas Aces L 88-69
6/30/24 @ Phoenix Mercury W 88-82

Fever vs Lynx predictions

When Indiana Fever squares off against Minnesota Lynx, all eyes are likely to be on Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana's standout guard. Mitchell, averaging a robust 16.9 points per game, has been a consistent scoring threat all season. With her knack for driving hard to the basket and pulling up for mid-range jumpers, expect her to be a key player in trying to dismantle Minnesota's defense. Equally crucial will be Caitlin Clark, whose vision and 7.8 assists per game fuel Indiana's offense. Don’t overlook Aliyah Boston either; her ability to dominate the boards could be vital, especially if she manages to eclipse her season average of 8.5 rebounds per game.

On the other side, the Minnesota Lynx will likely lean heavily on the versatile Napheesa Collier, assuming she's healthy enough to play. Collier has been nothing short of spectacular, averaging 20 points and over 10 rebounds per game. Her dual-threat ability on both ends of the court makes her a formidable opponent. However, her day-to-day injury status could be a factor. Should Collier be less than 100%, Courtney Williams might have to step up. Known for her playmaking abilities, Williams, who hands out 5.3 assists per game, will need to find ways to compensate, perhaps taking more shots or driving the pace of the game even more aggressively.

Taking these factors into consideration, the outcome of the game could hinge on key player performances and injury statuses. Still, given the strong home record of Minnesota Lynx (10-2 at home) against the less impressive road record of Indiana Fever (4-9 on the road), it seems plausible to lean towards a Minnesota victory in this matchup. Their depth and strong defensive play at the Target Center could very well tip the scales in their favor, securing them yet another win on their home court.

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Fever vs Lynx game info

Venue Target Center
Location Minneapolis, MN
Tip-off Sun 4:00 PM
TV ESPN

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