MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Interstat) — Natasha Howard scored 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots, Kayla McBride added 22 points and Courtney Williams posted nine points, seven rebounds and 10 assists as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 86-66 on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Target Center. Minnesota led 62-32 at halftime and 76-41 after three quarters. The Lynx shot 33 of 75 from the floor, made 15 of 40 3-pointers and held Indiana to 25-of-73 shooting and 5-of-32 from deep. Monique Billings had six points and 10 rebounds for Indiana, while Bree Hall scored eight points, Raven Johnson added six points and four assists and Grace VanSlooten scored nine. Napheesa Collier added six points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Nia Brodie scored nine and Maya Caldwell contributed five points, five rebounds and four assists. Minnesota committed 13 turnovers, Indiana 15. The Lynx improved to 33-10, while the Fever fell to 27-16. Attendance was 15,221.