Lynx clinch WNBA No 1 seed despite ‘embarrassing’ loss to Fever and Olivia Miles injury
Antonia Delaere and Caitlin Clark compete for the ball on Tuesday night. Photograph: Michael Conroy/APView image in fullscreenAntonia Delaere and Caitlin Clark compete for the ball on Tuesday night. Portland Fire’s victory over the Golden State Valkyries later in the evening meant Minnesota have clinched the No 1 seed for the playoffs, which start on Sunday.
- ▪Antonia Delaere and Caitlin Clark compete for the ball on Tuesday night.
- ▪Photograph: Michael Conroy/APView image in fullscreenAntonia Delaere and Caitlin Clark compete for the ball on Tuesday night.
- ▪Portland Fire’s victory over the Golden State Valkyries later in the evening meant Minnesota have clinched the No 1 seed for the playoffs, which start on Sunday.
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Antonia Delaere and Caitlin Clark compete for the ball on Tuesday night. Photograph: Michael Conroy/APView image in fullscreenAntonia Delaere and Caitlin Clark compete for the ball on Tuesday night. Photograph: Michael Conroy/APMinnesota LynxLynx clinch WNBA No 1 seed despite ‘embarrassing’ loss to Fever and Olivia Miles injuryPortland Fire’s win hands Lynx top seed for playoffsOlivia Miles held out of lineup due to calf injuryGuardian sport and agenciesWed 23 Sep 2026 07.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCaitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night.It was a mixed night for the Lynx.
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