Indiana Fever Hold Off Minnesota Lynx for 81-74 Victory

Fever Improve to 10-5 on the Season

The Indiana Fever held off a late charge from the Minnesota Lynx to earn an 81-74 victory on Thursday night at Target Center. The Fever improved to 10-5 on the season, while the Lynx fell to 7-8.

Aaliyah Boston Leads the Way

Aaliyah Boston led the way for the Fever with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Breanna Stewart added 18 points, and Victoria Vivians chipped in with 15 points. Aerial Powers led the Lynx with 20 points, and Sylvia Fowles added 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Fever Control the Tempo

The Fever controlled the tempo of the game from the opening tip. They led by as many as 15 points in the first half and held a 42-30 lead at the break. The Lynx fought back in the second half, but the Fever always had an answer. Indiana made big plays down the stretch to seal the victory.

Conclusion

The Fever's victory was their fourth in a row. They are now playing with confidence and are starting to look like a legitimate contender in the WNBA. The Lynx, on the other hand, have lost three of their last four games. They need to find a way to get back on track if they want to make a run at the playoffs.