MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Lynx entered the WNBA Finals with a banner already hanging in Target Center and a loaded roster that had visions of becoming the league’s next dynasty.

The Indiana Fever haven’t backed down from a fight all postseason, and it’s clear they don’t plan to start now.

Erlana Larkins had 16 points and 15 rebounds and the Fever stunned defending champion Minnesota with a 76-70 victory over the Lynx in Game 1 on Sunday night.

“We’ve made it to this point, what’s there to fear?” Larkins said. “We know they’re the defending champions and they’re going to bring their `A’ game. ... So what, they’re the defending champs? We’re here to take one.”

That’s exactly what the Fever did — they took it.

Tamika Catchings scored 20 points for the Fever, who played without leading scorer Katie Douglas because of a sprained left ankle. They scored 15 points off of 17 Minnesota turnovers and outscored the Lynx 38-24 in the paint to become just the second visiting team this season to win at Target Center.

“We came in here without any fear,” coach Lin Dunn said.

Briann January added 11 points and six assists and Erin Phillips scored 13 for Indiana.

Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Wednesday night.