Golden State Valkyries Defeat Indiana Fever 88-77 Amid Clark Shooting Struggles

The Golden State Valkyries secured an 88-77 victory over the Indiana Fever, driven by strong defensive strategies that effectively contained Caitlin Clark, limiting her to just 11 points, one of her lowest outputs this season. Head coach Natalie Nakse emphasized a disruptive, physical defense that targeted Clark’s preferred moves, which proved pivotal in the win. Despite Clark’s struggles, including missing all seven of her three-point attempts, her teammate Kelsey Mitchell stepped up, contributing 16 points and reflecting on the team's lack of aggression. Key performances from the Valkyries included Kayla Thornton’s 16 points with crucial late three-pointers and solid contributions from Chloe Bibby and Tiffany Hayes. This victory improves the Valkyries’ record to 6-6 and signals their growing potential as a playoff contender, even while missing several key players currently competing overseas. The Fever, now sharing the same record but trailing in standings, must regroup quickly ahead of their next game against the Las Vegas Aces.