Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Christie Sides postgame | Fever lose to Lynx, Maya Moore celebrated

Hear from Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides after their loss in Minneapolis.

Clark scored 23 points in Minnesota, but the Indiana Fever suffered their first loss since the Olympic break, 90-80, to the Lynx. It was a big night in Minnesota, both because Clark was facing the team she grew up rooting for and they were honoring legend Maya Moore but retiring her jersey. Clark idolized Moore as she grew up in Des Moines.

It was a sellout (19,023) at the Target Center.

The Fever were within one point at halftime, then turned it over six times in the third quarter. They were outscored by nine points in the second half and Napheesa Collier was terrific, finishing with a game-high 31 points. With the win, the Lynx (22-8) have already clinched a playoff spot.

For the Fever, it marked the return of Temi Fagbenle off the bench. The forward had been out since July 2nd after suffering a thumb injury and needing a cast. She had only played in 11 games this season.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, but they got 12 points combined from their front court of Katie Lou Samuelson (0), NaLyssa Smith (2) and Aliyah Boston (10).

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[marjorieprince]

Kelsey and Caitlyn showed class and professionalism. I hope Kelsey stays with the Fever. She's a leader.

[closequarters]

Can’t win them all. Props for these women losing with grace. No pettiness after the game, hacking fouls, tearing up the locker room.

[jamesdellaneve]

Loving Kelsey finding her place to lead on the team. She’s so great. I think that she’s the pressure relief when CC is cold.

[deejaydiabolic]

She deflected all the compliments about her into positive energy and words about the Lynx. Humility and grace. It's easy to see why she gets the support she does

[hustlerofculture]

KM has got to stay. She's so grounded.

[tellitlikeitis]

Very honest takeaways from All 3 Kelsey, Caitlin and coach. This team is responding very well. They got outplayed, gave credit to the Lynx, and made no excuses.

[deborahsprather]

I know Fever has four games in a row every other day. Breath, rest and good luck. Go Fever.

[jollyj]

They better re-sign Kelsey....shes vital to this team...imagine a summer of her and CC practicing together...add in AB and Temi once she gets back in her groove...

[Juke]

Was gonna be a very tough game to win, but great job anyway for the Fever 🏀
Collier is a star 🌟 and tough to stop! Seeing her hug Clark after the game was pure CLASS! I loved that! Showed respect! Clark told her good job too!

[outsidethegarden]

damn I love how CC shifts the discussion to someone else. and then Kelsey giving her props. tears in my eyes.

[dahnawa]

To see CC’s teammates embrace her and really buy into what she brings to the team is a beautiful thing.

[BitWrecker]

Wow, no comments like "I'm not answering questions about Maya Moore". So nice. And compliments to a competitor, amazing what CLASS looks like. Shitcago and Seattle should take a class

[SicilyJo]

Interviewers — throw some questions towards Kelsey, please. I love CC, don’t get me wrong. Kelsey is fearless while playing smart, and I, for one, would like to hear more from her about her perspectives, as well, when being interviewed.

[angelas]

KM, the crowd is there for you, too.

[steveking]

Keep feeding Kelsey the ball. She was on fire tonight, everyone else was a bit off their game.

[philipmtran]

Last night game with ACES - Last year Champ attendance 9000 While Indiana Fever team that ranks in 7th and draw 17000 fans... you said it is NOT CC effect... you just try to fool yourself. Maya pick the date to have her number retired with the same date of CC is NOT that coincidence... What a game to watch...

[SurprisedLabrador-glhy]

Caitlin didn't look like she was feeling it tonight. Props to Kelsey Mitchell for carrying the team tonight even if they didn't win...

[daniqueW]

Napheesa is amazing! I keep saying she is underrated, a real sniper.

[TheProchargedmopar]

The starting lineup for 1st and 3rd stunk it up. Shots were not falling either. Rough game.

[julieleber]

Honestly, Temi coming back, I believe, made them off their game. Mitchell played another great game! What was up with all the changing up? Sides failed tonight miserably. Congrats to Collier