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'It's Frustrating;' Continuous Defensive Lulls Cause Fever Loss to Minnesota

On Friday night in Minnesota, the Minnesota Lynx secured a 95-90 win over the Indiana Fever in a WNBA matchup.
The Fever's persistent defensive lapses and multiple injuries, including the absence of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, undermined their performance.
Minnesota overcame a halftime two-point deficit with a dominant third quarter, scoring 32 points on a 9-2 run and 7-for-7 shooting in the paint.
Kayla McBride contributed 29 points along with five assists, while Jessica Shepard achieved a triple-double by recording 22 points, 11 boards, and 11 assists over 40 minutes.
The Lynx improved to 29-7 and clinched a playoff berth as the Fever continue to struggle with injuries and defensive consistency late in the regular season.

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