the Minnesota links secured their spot in the 2024 WNBA playoffs with an impressive 9080 victory over the Indiana Fever led by a stellar performance from Nafi salier who scored a season High 31 points the links who are currently having one of their best seasons showcased their strength particularly in the first and fourth quarters to clinch the their 23rd win of the Season Saturday night was a memorable one for Minnesota not only because of their playoff clinching win but also due to the retirement ceremony for ly's legend Maya Moors Jersey this special occasion seemed to inspire the team as they roared out to a significant early lead in the first quarter with six successful three-pointers setting the tone by halftime however Indiana had fought back valiantly cutting the deficit to just one point after outscoring the links 2816 in the second quarter Indiana which has been in strong form with seven wins in their last nine games aimed to secure their own playoff birth Caitlyn Clark the fever star rookie played a key role in their comeback efforts Clark who recently set a WNBA rookie record for the fastest of 500 points and 200 assists in a season finished the game with 23 points five rebounds and eight assists however she also committed seven turnovers a stat that ultimately hindered the fever's momentum despite Indiana's efforts the links regained control in the second half the fever managed to narrow the Gap to just three points in the fourth quarter but a decisive 12-0 run by Minnesota ensured that they would emerge Victorious along side coler's outstanding performance Kayla McBride contributed 19 points and four assists while Bridget Carlton added 16 points four rebounds four assists and two steals providing crucial support for the links the win improves Minnesota's record to 238 making them the third team to secure a spot in this year's playoffs following the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun this Victory also marked the links's sixth consecutive win and further solidified their status as a top contender in the league on the other hand the fever now 1316 still remain in the playoff picture as the number seven seed despite this being their first loss since the Olympic break Indiana will look to bounce back as they finish off their two game Road Trip against the Atlanta Dream on Monday night meanwhile the links will travel to f face the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday continuing their quest for WNBA dominance this game was not just a testament to the lynx's resilience and skill but also a Showcase of nafus a coler's leadership on the court as the playoffs approach Minnesota looks poised to make a Deep Run driven by their star players and a strong team Dynamic stay subscribed for more videos