Lynx hold starters out for second half trailing Fever

Fell behind by 29 in first half Tuesday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read

Then there's this, and no starters have checked back in so far in the second half https://t.co/QP3CaAoY7L

What happened: Minnesota opened the second half with an all-reserve group on the road in postseason play. Indiana led 57-45 at halftime after building the lead to 29.

Why it matters: Minnesota had not trailed by more than 20 points in any game before Tuesday. A double-digit road defeat carries series and home-court consequences in the postseason format.

By the numbers: Largest deficit before Tuesday: 20 points. Largest first-half deficit Tuesday: 29 points. Halftime: Indiana 57, Minnesota 45.

What to watch: Watch whether any starter returns late and how Minnesota manages minutes heading into the next game of the series.

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Lynx hold starters out for second half trailing Fever

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