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‘Maybe punting on this one...’ – ESPN’s Monica McNutt refuses to give Fever credit for win over Lynx
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ESPN’s Monica McNutt has created a stir among fans by blaming the Minnesota Lynx for an uncharacteristically bad performance instead of giving the Indiana Fever the credit. The Fever picked up a much-needed 96-77 win over the league-leading Lynx to ensure they stay away from the bottom half of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs bracket.
- ESPN’s Monica McNutt has created a stir among fans by blaming the Minnesota Lynx for an uncharacteristically bad performance instead of giving the Indiana Fever the credit. The Fever picked up a much-needed 96-77 win over the league-leading Lynx to ensure they stay away from t...
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- ‘Maybe punting on this one...’ – ESPN’s Monica McNutt refuses to give Fever credit for win over Lynx
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- Right: ESPN’s Monica McNutt has created a stir among fans by blaming the Minnesota Lynx for an uncharacteristically bad performance instead of giving the Indiana Fever the credit. The Fever picked up a much-needed 96-77 win over the league-leading Lynx to ensure they stay away from the bottom half of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs bracket.
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