Indiana snaps 6-game losing streak against Minnesota
INDIANAPOLIS -- — Kelsey Mitchell scored 26 points, Crystal Dangerfield had 10 points and six assists against her former team and the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-76 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak in the series.
Dangerfield, who was waived by Minnesota a week ago, made a jumper from the free-throw line to extend Indiana's lead to 76-72 with 2:26 left and added two free throws at 18.9 to seal it. Dangerfield, the 2020 rookie of the year, was 3 of 7 from the field with no turnovers in 21 minutes.
Rookie NaLyssa Smith added nine points and Destanni Henderson had eight points and five assists for Indiana (1-2). Mitchell made four of Indiana’s nine 3-pointers and Victoria Vivians added three.
Indiana fell behind 21-12 in the first quarter, but responded with a 36-18 second quarter. The 36 points rank third in Indiana history for scoring in a quarter.
Sylvia Fowles had 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead Minnesota (0-3). Rachel Banham added 14 points and Jessica Shepard had 10 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
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Regular Season Series
IND wins 2-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Eric Brewton
- Isaac Barnett
- Matt Kallio
2023-24 Western Conference Standings
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 32 | 7 | .821 | - | W1 |
Connecticut | 27 | 12 | .692 | 5 | L2 |
Indiana | 20 | 19 | .513 | 12 | W1 |
Atlanta | 14 | 25 | .359 | 18 | W2 |
Washington | 13 | 26 | .333 | 19 | L2 |
Chicago | 13 | 26 | .333 | 19 | L4 |