Indianapolis, IND – The Minnesota Lynx secured a hard-fought 95-90 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In a game that saw big swings in momentum, the Lynx overcame a slow start and a determined Indiana squad, led by a historic performance from Jessica Shepard, to hold on for the win and snap a two-game losing streak.

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The Fever came out strong, getting off to a hot start and leading by as many as 12 points in the first half. They showcased an impressive offensive display, particularly from long range, hitting 10 of their first 14 three-point attempts. However, the Lynx steadily chipped away at the deficit, pulling within two points at halftime. The third quarter proved to be the pivotal moment of the game, as Minnesota outscored the Fever 32-17 to take a commanding lead that Indiana was unable to overcome.

Leading the way for the Lynx was Jessica Shepard, who had a historic night, notching the second triple-double in franchise history with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Her triple-double was also the fastest in WNBA history, completed in just under 22 minutes. Shepard was complemented by Kayla McBride, who had a game-high 29 points, and the return of Napheesa Collier, who had 32 points in a later game but did not play in this game.

Despite the loss, the Fever had several strong individual performances. Kelsey Mitchell led the team with 27 points, shooting 5-for-7 from beyond the arc. Teammate Lexie Hull also had a career night, scoring 23 points and going 4-for-7 from three-point range. Rookie guard Shey Peddy, who signed with the team on a hardship contract just days earlier, made an immediate impact, contributing 10 points on a perfect 3-for-3 shooting from downtown.