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Indiana Fever Rally Past Lynx to Win Commissioner's Cup Without Caitlin Clark

A balanced attack combined with stifling defense powered a comeback that secured the franchise’s first midseason tournament crown

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).

Overview

  • The Fever trailed by 13 points early but closed the first half with an 18-0 run and held on for a 74-59 victory over the Lynx
  • Natasha Howard recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists to earn Commissioner's Cup MVP honors
  • Sophie Cunningham, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Aari McDonald joined Howard in double figures, underscoring Indiana’s depth without injured All-Star Caitlin Clark
  • Indiana claimed its first Commissioner's Cup title and a share of the $500,000 prize pool plus $120,000 in cryptocurrency, with Howard receiving an additional $5,000 as MVP
  • Head coach Stephanie White said learning to win without Clark will pay dividends as the Fever turn their attention back to the regular season while Clark’s return date remains uncertain