Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

The Lynx have already beaten the Fever twice this season (95-90 and 97-84), showing their depth and late-game poise. However, factor in the Commissioner’s Cup battle that the Fever won, and suddenly this one doesn’t seem so much out of Indiana’s reach. The Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be filled with energy and hope tonight as Collier’s Lynx go against Clark’s Fever, with both stars cheering them on from the sidelines. Let us break it down for you: Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx.

Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx: Where to Watch?

Date: Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Eastern Time (ET) Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana Streaming services: WNBA League Pass, FUBO Cable services: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network – North

Injury Report

Indiana Fever

Player Position Date Injury Status Note

Caitlin Clark	G	5 Sep	Groin	Out	Announced via X that she will not return this season.
Chloe Bibby	F	4 Sep	Knee	Out	Will miss the remainder of the season.
Sophie Cunningham	G	20 Aug	Torn MCL	Out	Will miss the remainder of the season.
Sydney Colson	G	9 Aug	Torn ACL	Out	Diagnosed with torn left ACL, out for season.
Aari McDonald	G	9 Aug	Broken bone	Out	Ruled out for the remainder of the season with a broken bone.

Minnesota Lynx

Player Position Date Injury Status Note

DiJonai Carrington	G	9 Sep	Shoulder	Out	Ruled out for Tuesday’s game vs. Fever.
Napheesa Collier	F	9 Sep	Rest	Out	Ruled out for Tuesday’s game vs. Fever.

Predicted Starting Lineup

Indiana Fever

Natasha Howard: 24.2 MIN, 11.4 PTS, 6.6 REB, 1.5 AST, 1.2 STL, 0.6 BLK Aliyah Boston: 30.2 MIN, 15.1 PTS, 8.2 REB, 3.7 AST, 1.2 STL, 1.0 BLK Odyssey Sims: 25.8 MIN, 9.9 PTS, 1.9 REB, 4.3 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.0 BLK Kelsey Mitchell: 31.5 MIN, 20.3 PTS, 1.8 REB, 3.4 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.2 BLK Lexie Hull: 27.0 MIN, 7.3 PTS, 4.3 REB, 1.7 AST, 1.2 STL, 0.2 BLK

Minnesota Lynx

Jessica Shepard: 20.6 MIN, 6.6 PTS, 7.2 REB, 2.6 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.1 BLK Bridget Carleton: 27.9 MIN, 7.7 PTS, 3.6 REB, 2.0 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.3 BLK Kayla McBride: 31.5 MIN, 14.6 PTS, 2.3 REB, 3.5 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.1 BLK Courtney Williams: 28.7 MIN, 13.9 PTS, 4.9 REB, 6.2 AST, 1.2 STL, 0.3 BLK Natisha Hiedeman: 18.6 MIN, 8.9 PTS, 1.9 REB, 2.8 AST, 0.7 STL, 0.2 BLK

How the Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Game Might Go Down…

The Fever and Lynx clash again, and this time the stakes feel bigger than just another regular-season game. Even without Collier and Carrington (both sidelined for this one), Minnesota’s balanced attack and stingy defense remain intimidating. They allow just 77.1 points per game, second-best in the league, and their +9.6 differential underscores their dominance.

On the Fever side, Kelsey Mitchell continues to shoulder the scoring load (20.3 PPG), with Aliyah Boston providing inside stability. Indiana has rattled off two straight wins and shown resilience despite losing Caitlin Clark for the year. Still, inconsistency has plagued them. It is reflected in a 5-5 record over the last 10 games.

This matchup becomes a test of Indiana’s ability to capitalize on Minnesota’s temporary absences. Can Boston’s size and Mitchell’s hot hand exploit the Lynx without Collier patrolling both ends? Or will Minnesota’s depth, led by Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams, prove too steady for the Fever’s fragile rotation?

According to ESPN’s Analytics, the Lynx remain clear favorites with a 61.3% win probability, while the Fever hold a fighting chance at 38.7%. Expect a closer contest than their earlier meetings, but Minnesota’s discipline and track record tilt the outcome their way.

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