Match: Golden State Valkyries vs Indiana Fever
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Broadcast: NBA TV, WTHR (local), KPIX (Bay Area), WNBA League Pass
Season Series: Golden State leads 1–0
Match Overview
The Golden State Valkyries, WNBA’s 2025 expansion team, continue their inaugural road trip with a matinee matchup against the Indiana Fever in what’s shaping up to be a pivotal game for both .500 clubs. The Valkyries stunned the Fever in their first-ever meeting on June 19 with an 88–77 win in San Francisco, but now face a tougher challenge on the road—especially with Caitlin Clark expected to return to Indiana’s lineup after a five-game injury absence. Both teams enter the contest with identical 9–9 records, making this a critical game in the race for playoff positioning in the second half of the WNBA season.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Points Per Game | Points Allowed |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–9 | L-L-W-W-L | 79.1 | 78.2 |
| Indiana Fever | 9–9 | L-W-W-W-L | 84.1 | 81.3 |
Golden State is 2–6 on the road and has dropped two straight, including a 90–81 loss to Atlanta.
Indiana is 5–5 at home and recently lost a close 89–87 game to the LA Sparks.
The Valkyries won the first meeting 88–77 behind Kayla Thornton’s 16 points.
Key Players to Watch
Golden State Valkyries
Kayla Thornton – 14.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.6 APG
First-time All-Star and team leader in scoring and rebounding.
Tiffany Hayes – 13.8 PPG
Veteran guard providing consistent offense.
Veronica Burton – 10.3 PPG, 5.2 APG
Floor general with strong playmaking instincts.
Monique Billings – Coming off a 19-point performance vs Atlanta.
Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark – 18.2 PPG, 8.9 APG, 5.0 RPG (expected to return)
The WNBA’s only player averaging 15+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.
Aliyah Boston – 16.6 PPG, 8.3 RPG
All-Star center and dominant interior presence.
Kelsey Mitchell – 19.3 PPG, 3.1 APG
Just seven 3-pointers away from breaking Tamika Catchings’ franchise record.
Natasha Howard – 14.2 PPG, 7.9 RPG
Veteran forward with two-way impact.
Advanced Metrics & Trends
| Stat | Valkyries | Fever |
| Offensive Rating | 10th | 4th |
| Defensive Rating | 3rd | 5th |
| FG% | 40.6% | 46.5% |
| 3PT FG% | 29.7% | 35.0% |
| Rebounds/Game | 36.9 | 34.2 |
| Turnovers/Game | 14.1 | 12.3 |
Golden State ranks 2nd in the WNBA in points allowed per game.
Indiana ranks top 5 in offensive efficiency and field goal percentage.
How to Watch
TV: NBA TV, WTHR (Indianapolis), KPIX (Bay Area)
Streaming: WNBA League Pass
Tip-off: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries 163.5
Indiana Fever – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
