How to watch Lynx at Fever: Indiana seeks groove before playoffs against No. 1 Minnesota

The 2025 Minnesota Lynx are highlighted as the standout team of the WNBA season, boasting the league's top-ranked offense and defense. Despite superstar Napheesa Collier resting for Tuesday's game, the top-seeded Lynx are expected to remain motivated against the Indiana Fever. The Fever, already playoff-bound and on a two-game winning streak, have been dealing with significant injuries but could gain postseason momentum with a strong performance.

The Lynx, last year's runners-up, have dominated opponents on both ends of the court, excelling particularly in three-point shooting (38.5%) and rim protection (4.8 blocks per game). Collier was a frontrunner for MVP for much of the season before an ankle injury and A’ja Wilson's exceptional play for the Las Vegas Aces shifted the odds. In Collier's absence, players like Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Jessica Shepard, and Bridget Carleton are expected to see increased roles.

The Indiana Fever, with a 23-20 overall record, face challenges due to a thin guard rotation caused by multiple season-ending injuries, including Caitlin Clark's absence since July. While Kelsey Mitchell has had a strong scoring season, the team's defense ranks poorly in key areas. The Fever trail the Golden State Valkyries by half a game for the sixth seed and lead the Seattle Storm by one game for the final playoff spot. Indiana previously defeated the Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup finale, and another upset could boost their playoff positioning.