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August 2, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 2, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Indiana Fever (19-11) meets Minnesota Lynx (25-6) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Indiana Fever
Visiting Side
Record
19-11
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
25-6
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IND
|
33 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
|
MIN
|
36 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 108 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
65%
Indiana Fever
VS
35%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
IND 92
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MIN 73
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Indiana Fever boasts a superior average point differential.
- Indiana Fever controls the glass more effectively.
- Indiana Fever operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Indiana Fever
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Indiana Fever Could Win
Indiana Fever generates 97.8 points per game while shooting 48.6%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 89.9 points per game on 40.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Indiana Fever's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
16,505
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -5.5 | O/U: 190.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Olivia Miles
28
Team Assists
Napheesa Collier
7
Team Points
Kelsey Mitchell
37
Team Assists
Caitlin Clark
10
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Indiana Fever (48.5%)
Minnesota Lynx (51.5%)
Total Submissions: 56 circles
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