Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve pulls four starters early during Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Fever after the Lynx fall behind by a large margin. Multiple reports describe Minnesota losing heavily in the first half and trailing by roughly 23 to 29 points when the decision is made.
Reeve replaces the starters with the Lynx’s second unit. Yahoo Sports reports that the lineup includes players such as Chloe Bibby, Dorka Juhasz, Aari McDonald, and Liatu King. NDTV frames the move as a strategy to conserve energy ahead of upcoming postseason play.
The outlets differ slightly in how they characterize the timing and purpose. Yahoo Sports emphasizes that Reeve’s early substitution is a tactical decision rather than an admission of defeat, noting that she sits key players, including Napheesa Collier. Yahoo Sports also adds postseason context, saying the Lynx are trying to secure the top seed heading into the 2026 WNBA playoffs.
