Lynx clinch No. 1 seed despite 'embarrassing' loss to Fever, Olivia Miles dealing with calf injury

The Minnesota Lynx secured the top seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday night, despite losing to the Indiana Fever 96-77. This result was due to the Portland Fire's overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries, which prevented the Lynx from securing the top seed themselves. Rookie Olivia Miles, the team's leading scorer, missed the game due to a left calf injury.

The Lynx were outscored 30-14 by the Fever in the third quarter and fell into their largest deficit of the season before eventually winning. Caitlin Clark was the top scorer for the Lynx with 27 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who has led the team to four titles in her tenure, emphasized the importance of Miles' availability for the regular-season finale and the upcoming playoffs.