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Caitlin Clark Delivers Blunt Playoff Warning After Fever 86-66 Blowout Loss

Following an 86-66 regular-season closing defeat to the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on September 24, 2026, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark issued a stern warning to her teammates regarding the upcoming WNBA playoffs. The loss pushed Indiana to the sixth seed with a first-round series against the Las Vegas Aces, ending a regular season where the team previously averaged a league-record 96.0 points per contest.

Clark struggled significantly during the finale, contributing just two points after converting only one of twelve shots in 18 minutes of play. Kayla McBride paced Minnesota with 22 points and six three-pointers, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 10 points for the Fever.

Addressing the locker room after the twenty-point blowout, Clark stressed that any player unable to muster enthusiasm for the postseason should not be on the roster, emphasizing an urgent need to secure a victory on the road to open the next round.

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