One of the most pertinent issues in the WNBA right now has to do with scheduling. The league increased its regular season games from 40 in 2024 to 44 this season without lengthening the actual schedule at all.

The Phoenix Mercury and Golden State Valkyries meet on Tuesday at Chase Center in a key WNBA matchup with both teams jockeying for playoff position.

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever 95-90 tonight. The loss may impact Indiana’s place in the standings. Here’s the recap from Friday’s contest.

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.