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Indiana Fever Down Lynx 74-59 to Win First Commissioner's Cup Title

Overcoming Caitlin Clark’s absence, Indiana leaned on Natasha Howard’s double-double to claim the Cup and its $620,000 prize pool.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).

Overview

  • Indiana’s defense held Minnesota to its lowest offensive output of the season, limiting the Lynx to 59 points on 34.9 percent shooting.
  • Natasha Howard recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists to earn Commissioner's Cup MVP honors and a $5,000 bonus.
  • Five Fever players reached double figures in scoring, demonstrating the team’s depth without their injured star, Caitlin Clark.
  • Indiana split a $500,000 cash prize and $120,000 in cryptocurrency among the roster for winning the Commissioner's Cup.
  • Head coach Stephanie White said overcoming adversity without Clark will pay dividends as the Fever head into the rest of the season.