On Tuesday night, ESPN’s YouTube page teased an upcoming video about the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final. The video was titled “Full Reaction: Lynx dominate Fever to win Commissioner’s Cup.” There were two problems with that. One, the video was teased while the game was going on. Two, the Indiana Fever won the game by 15 points.
Yes, the Lynx, who won the Commissioner’s Cup in 2024, were favored going into the game, a status only bolstered by an injury that left Indiana star Caitlin Clark sidelined for the game. But it didn’t matter. After a slow first quarter, the Fever dominated the second quarter 20-7 to take a 32-27 halftime lead. Indiana then went on to post a convincing 74-59 win.
While ESPN’s YouTube page eventually deleted the “Lynx dominate Fever” video, several people shared it on social media beforehand.
What tf are you doing ESPN???? pic.twitter.com/M4L8hUbT7o
— Rachel A DeMita (@RADeMita) July 2, 2025
Fever just won btw https://t.co/ko5kyu1fpv
— Rachel A DeMita (@RADeMita) July 2, 2025
The disrespect for the @IndianaFever is absolutely insane. Hey @espn pic.twitter.com/J5S7mobbhu
— Ken Swift (@kenswift) July 2, 2025
I can’t believe this was up on the ESPN YouTube page for two quarters before the game was over. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Eia6aB3wGD
— Rosalina Lee (@YoitsRosie) July 2, 2025
Nice work @espnW @espn YouTube. Channel Lynx Dominate Fever ???? 🤡 #FeverRising #WNBA pic.twitter.com/dbR8Vk8JXM
— Doug Lehman (@douglehman) July 2, 2025
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