The Lynx take great pride in their defense. They rank No. 2 in scoring defense and first in defensive field goal percentage and 3-point defense. The Lynx should play with tremendous defensive intensity back home after giving up 91 points to the Storm in Seattle two days ago during their last game. That was 17 points above their defensive average.

Facing Caitlin Clark for the first time is added incentive for the Lynx to clamp down on the Fever.

Indiana is not a good defensive club. But the Fever aren't likely to see Naphessa Collier, the Lynx's leading scorer. Collier is expected to miss her fourth straight game due to a foot injury. Only one other Minnesota player averages more than 12 points.

The Lynx are averaging just 71.5 points during their last six games.