It’s not just another Thursday night in the W. Caitlin Clark is making headlines with her extraordinary performance.
It’s a collision of hype and heart at Chase Center.
For the first time ever, the Golden State Valkyries will host the Indiana Fever — and with basketball megastar Caitlin Clark back from injury, the eyes of the league will be locked on Ballhalla.
This will be game 12 in franchise history for the Valkyries, and while the record books say “expansion team,” the energy inside Chase says something different. The squad’s coming off an 80–71 loss to Dallas — a game that slipped late — but they’ve already shown they can punch above their weight. Just ask Las Vegas. Or Seattle. Or LA.
Now comes the real test as Caitlin Clark steps up.
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Indiana rolls in with momentum after an 88–71 win over the Connecticut Sun — a game where Clark dropped 20 and looked sharp post-injury. The Fever boast a top-5 offensive rating, elite tempo, and big-time shooting volume. The Valkyries? They’re still finding consistency, currently bottom-three in offensive efficiency. But grit? Effort? Defense that leaves bruises? That’s Golden State’s identity.
🔥 The Blueprint to Win?
Muck it up. Grind it down.
Slow the tempo, get physical with Clark, force Indiana into a half-court battle.
Veronica Burton’s defense will be key — her foot speed, instincts, and IQ will be tested like never before. Kayla Thornton’s leadership and rebounding will anchor the effort. And if Carla Leite, Chen, or Zandalasini can hit from deep? We’ve got ourselves a ballgame.
Make no mistake: This is the kind of night that can define a young franchise. Prime-time. Chase Center. Caitlin Clark shining brightly in the building. Time to show the league that the Valkyries belong.
🏀 How to Watch
Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries
🕙 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
📺 Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
