WNBA Game Preview: Indiana Fever (6-5) vs. Golden State Valkyries (5-6)

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The Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries face off in a highly anticipated WNBA showdown at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Indiana enters the matchup riding a three-game winning streak, while Golden State looks to bounce back after a tough loss to the Dallas Wings.

Game Details

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT

Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Broadcast: WTHR Channel 13, Amazon Prime Video, KPIX (Bay Area), KOVR (Sacramento)

Team Overview & Recent Form

Indiana Fever (6-5, 6-5 Eastern Conference)

The Fever are coming off an 88-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun, led by Caitlin Clark’s 20-point performance. Indiana has been dominant since Clark returned to the lineup, securing a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship game.

Key Players to Watch

Caitlin Clark – Averaging 21.3 PPG, 8.7 APG, leading the league in made three-pointers per game (3.7).

Aliyah Boston – Defensive anchor, contributing 14.2 PPG, 9.8 RPG.

Kelsey Mitchell – Veteran scorer, adding 17.5 PPG.

Golden State Valkyries (5-6, 4-4 Western Conference)

Golden State suffered an 80-71 loss to the Dallas Wings, snapping their three-game winning streak. Monique Billings led the Valkyries with 18 points, while Kayla Thornton added 17. The Valkyries will look to regroup and defend their home court.

Key Players to Watch

Kayla Thornton – Reigning Western Conference Player of the Week, averaging 16.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG.

Laeticia Amihere – Versatile forward, shooting 58% from the field.

Julie Vanloo – Playmaking guard, leading the team in assists per game (6.1).

Tactical Analysis & Key Matchups

Clark vs. Thornton – A battle between two elite scorers.

Boston vs. Billings – A key matchup in the paint.

Three-Point Shooting – Indiana leads the league in three-pointers made, while Golden State ranks top five in perimeter defense.

GAME ODDS

Indiana Fever                                    – 11

Golden State Valkyries                  163.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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