The defeat marked Indiana’s 14th straight game without superstar Caitlin Clark, who remains out with a right groin injury with no timetable for return. The latest blows could force a roster shake-up before Sunday’s rematch in Minneapolis at 7 p.m. ET.

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Minnesota had dropped two straight before this matchup, but Shepard’s all-around dominance set the tone. By halftime, she was already sitting on 11 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Her layup early in the third quarter gave the Lynx the lead for good as they outscored Indiana 32-17 in the frame.