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Collier scores 31 as Lynx beat Fever and Clark
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Collier scores 31 as Lynx beat Fever and Clark

MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored 31 points and Kayla McBride scored eight of her 19 points in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Lynx clinch a playoff spot with a win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

Minnesota (22-8), which defeated the two-time reigning champion Las Vegas Aces 87-74 on Friday, has won six straight games, including five by double figures since returning from the Olympic break.

Clark, the No. 1 pick in the draft, led Indiana (13-16) with 23 points and eight assists and became the fastest player in league history (29 games) to score at least 500 points (520) and record 200 assists (240).

Bridget Carleton sank a 3-pointer to give the Lynx a 10-point lead with 7:49 left. Lexie Hull then sank two layups around a 3-pointer to cut Indiana’s deficit to 72-69 with 6:16 left.

McBride answered with a jumper and then sank two more 3-pointers in a 14-2 run that extended the lead to 15 points with 3:23 left.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points for the Fever. Aliyah Boston added 10 points and 15 rebounds.