The Indiana Fever got their mojo back just one game before the playoffs. Indiana absolutely dominated Minnesota in a 96-77 victory where both teams had a lot at stake. One Fever player has a little extra reason to celebrate after thrashing the best team in the W.

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham hit an impressive career milestone during Tuesday's big win. Cunningham surpassed 2,000 points scored in her career during here ninth season in the W. She celebrated the accomplishment on social media after the game.

Cunningham played well during her big game. She logged 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes coming off the bench. The veteran sharpshooter went 3-of-6 from behind the 3-point line.

Sophie's contributions off the bench were crucial for Indiana. But it was the Fever's trio of superstar players that did most of the heavy lifting against the Lynx.

Caitlin Clark scored 27 points and nearly had a triple-double with nine assists and seven rebounds. She was in her element all night and had Indiana's offense moving at a blistering pace. Aliyah Boston contributed 17 points of her own.

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Meanwhile, Kelsey Mitchell kept her streak of 20+ point games alive, extending that streak to 27 consecutive games. Mitchell has enjoyed an incredible season, headlined by breaking the WNBA single-season scoring record.

Both teams had a lot to play for on Tuesday. The Lynx could have secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs with a win. Instead, the Fever improved their chances at securing a better seed for themselves.

Indiana has one last chance to get a win during the regular season. Then it is on to the playoffs.

Next up for the Fever is a road game against the Lynx for their season finale. That contest tips off at 8PM ET on September 24th from Target Center in Minneapolis.