The Indiana Fever pulled off a major upset on Tuesday night, defeating the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 74–59 to capture the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title. Despite missing star rookie Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury, the Fever used a dominant 18–0 run late in the second quarter to seize momentum and never looked back. The team leaned on balanced scoring and intense defensive pressure to outlast the Lynx and secure their first Commissioner’s Cup victory.
Veteran forward Natasha Howard led the charge with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists, earning MVP honors for her all-around performance. Her defensive efforts were particularly impactful, holding Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier to just 12 points on 6-of-18 shooting. Indiana also got key contributions from Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aari McDonald, all of whom scored in double figures. Along with the championship, the Fever took home a $500,000 prize pool and proved they are a force to be reckoned with—even without their most high-profile player on the court.
