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Miles Out: Lynx Face Fever Without Key Player
23 Sep
Summary
- Olivia Miles is out with a calf injury for the Lynx.
- Miles is the Lynx's top scorer and assists leader.
- Minnesota can clinch the No. 1 seed with a win.
The Indiana Fever's game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday will proceed without Lynx star Olivia Miles. She was a late scratch, officially ruled out approximately 90 minutes before tip-off due to a left calf injury sustained during morning shootaround. Miles's absence is a significant blow, as she is the Lynx's starting point guard, their leading scorer at 19.8 points per game, and their top assist provider with 6.0 assists per game.
Her injury forces the Lynx to adjust their strategy, impacting their primary ball handler and offensive plays. Fever coach Stephanie White acknowledged the change but emphasized maintaining the team's competitive mindset and urgency. This consequential matchup holds significant playoff implications for both teams.
Minnesota can clinch the top seed in the playoffs with a victory. The Fever are fighting to secure a top-four seed. The Lynx are guaranteed at least the No. 2 seed, while the Fever could finish anywhere between third and eighth. These two teams will meet again for the regular-season finale in Minneapolis on Thursday.
