MVP

Tamika Catchings, Indiana

The 12th-year Indiana forward scored 25 points and had eight assists. Her three-pointer late in the third quarter put the Fever ahead to stay at 59-56.

BY THE NUMBERS

18 Number of shots missed by Seimone Augustus, who scored only eight points on 3-for-21 shooting. She had seven rebounds but no assists.

8 Three-pointers hit by the Fever in 23 attempts (34.8 percent). The Lynx made just four of 13.

22 points by Lindsay Whalen, to go with eight assists.

13 Rebounds grabbed by Erlana Larkins. She had 15 in both of the Fever's two other victories.

4 Fever players in double figures; the Lynx had two.

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