The Dallas Wings (8-24) look to spark a late playoff push as they face the Indiana Fever (18-14), who aim to lock up home-court advantage without Caitlin Clark.

All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell, who missed what would’ve been the game-winning shot just before time expired, led Indiana with 24 points and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range. Sophie Cunningham and Aliyah Boston each chipped in 14 points, and Natasha Howard grabbed 12 rebounds while blocking three shots.

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With the Indiana Fever's 81-80 loss to the Dallas Wings, the Lynx nabbed their 14th playoff bid in the past 15 seasons.

The first-place Minnesota Lynx weren't in action Tuesday but still became the first WNBA team this season to clinch a playoff spot. The Dallas Wings' 81-80 victory over the Indiana Fever secured Minnesota's place in the postseason.

The Minnesota Lynx became the first team to punch their ticket to the 2025 WNBA playoffs with the Indiana Fever's loss to the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night.