Lynx Use Strong Second Half To Power Past Fever

STAR OF THE GAME Kasha Terry Kasha Terry was 7-for-10 from the field, scoring 15 points. She also added three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal. UNSUNG HERO Constance Jinks Rookie free agent Constance Jinks played over 25 minutes and scored 15 points. She also grabbed three rebounds and added one assist. QUOTABLE Lin Dunn In General: “It was nice to win the first half, and we had good energy and effort. We never matched Minnesota in the 2nd half. Minnesota played their hearts out. I know we can play better. We had 29 turnovers and never really played Fever defense. I give Minnesota a lot of credit playing with their lack of starters. As a team we did not have good enough effort, and Minnesota took it to the next level.” HIDDEN NUMBERS Points in the paint: Fever 26, Lynx 40 Second-chance points: Fever 7, Lynx 9 Fast-break points: Fever 4, Lynx 10 Points off turnovers: Fever 14, Lynx 26 Starters scoring: Fever 30, Lynx 39 Bench scoring: Fever 34, Lynx 39

GAME REPORT
	Lynx 78, Fever 64
May 7, 2008 - Conseco Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Ind.) Box Score | Photo Gallery

INDIANAPOLIS -- The absence of six veterans proved too much for the Indiana Fever, falling 78-64 to the Minnesota Lynx in their second preseason game, Wednesday evening at Conseco Fieldhouse. Navonda Moore scored 16 points to pace the Lynx who ran their preseason record to 2-0. The Fever's Tan White netted 16 for Indiana.

The Fever led 36-30 at halftime, but the Lynx shot 47.9% from the field in the third quarter and went on a 21-6 run to lead 53-44. Rookie free agent Constance Jinks ended the run with a turnaround jumper with 1:15 left in the quarter. In 25 minutes, she finished with 15 points.

Minnesota took control in the third period and stretched its lead to as many as 17 points in the final quarter, 74-57. The Fever committed 29 turnovers for the game, 12 in the third quarter alone.

Moore added three steals and a blocked shot, while Nicky Anosike scored an additional 10 points, six rebounds and five steals. Rookie Charde Houston also reached double figures for the Lynx, with 10.

For Indiana, veteran center Kasha Terry came off the bench to shoot 7-for-10 from the field and add 15 points, three rebounds and one steal. Jinks also scored 15 for the Fever, shooting 7-of-14 in her first preseason start.