Indiana Fever Defeat Minnesota Lynx Win WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

The Indiana Fever won the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup by defeating the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 despite missing All-Star guard Caitlin Clark due to injury. Natasha Howard led the Fever with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, earning MVP honors for her standout defensive and offensive performance. Indiana overcame an early 13-point deficit with a strong defensive effort that limited the Lynx to their worst offensive output of the season, shooting just 34.9% from the floor. The Fever's balanced scoring included contributions from Sophie Cunningham, Aliyah Boston, Aari McDonald, and Kelsey Mitchell. Minnesota, the defending Cup champions and league leaders, struggled with turnovers and shooting inefficiencies, with Napheesa Collier held to 12 points on 6-for-18 shooting. This victory marked Indiana's first Commissioner's Cup title and a significant milestone for a team overcoming injuries and adversity this season.