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Napheesa Collier scores 26 points and Lynx overcomes Caitlin Clark's 25-point night to win 99-88 against Fever

Indiana scored only three field goals in the third quarter, but then came back into the game with three goals in the first two minutes of the fourth quarter.

The Fever trailed 81-80 before Carleton sank a three-pointer from the corner. She added a three-pointer from the free throw line to make it 87-80 and grabbed an offensive rebound on the Lynx's next possession that led to Williams' three-pointer.

Carleton's third 3-pointer of the period gave Minnesota a 96-85 lead.

Clark, who recorded her second career triple-double on Wednesday, continued her record-setting season for Indiana (18-17). She hit a 3-pointer in the first quarter to become the franchise leader for made 3-pointers in a single season, passing Kelsey Mitchell (102). Clark hit 5 of 10 3-pointers and made 107 this season.

Mitchell added 23 points and Aliyah Boston scored 20 for Indiana. Mitchell has scored over 20 points for the eighth time in her last nine games.

Carleton scored 16 points for Minnesota (25-9). Williams added 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds, reaching over 1,500 points in her career. Collier also grabbed 10 rebounds.

Carleton closed the first half with a 3-pointer with 7.2 seconds left on a nice pass from Hines-Allen. Then the Lynx scored the first nine points of the third quarter to take a 52-50 lead, their first since a 7-6 loss.

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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) dribbles toward Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Minnesota Lynx players Courtney Williams (10) and forward Bridget Carleton (6) celebrate after Williams made a three-point basket against the Indiana Fever during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) tries to pass Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoots over Indiana Fever defender Lexie Hull (10) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after making a three-point basket in front of Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Minnesota Lynx forward Myisha Hines-Allen (22) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) and forward Damiris Dantas (12) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) is fouled as she shoots between Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, left, and forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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