Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the Indiana Fever were defeated by the Golden State Valkyries, 90-88.
Clark’s Performance and a Milestone
Clark played for 29 minutes, finishing with 16 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals. She made 3-of-12 from the field and 2-of-6 from three-point range, while converting all eight of her free-throw attempts.
During the second quarter, Clark recorded her 500th career assist, achieving this milestone faster than any other player in WNBA history.
Cunningham’s Contribution Off the Bench
Cunningham came off the bench for 25 minutes, scoring 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting. She also had two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Game Summary: Lead Changes and Missed Opportunities
The Valkyries started strong with a 14-7 run, exposing the Indiana offense’s early struggles, which saw them score just 14 points in the first quarter.
Indiana responded in the second quarter, outscoring Golden State 30-23 to tie the game at 44-44 by halftime.
The third quarter remained tight, with Indiana holding a narrow 67-65 lead going into the final quarter.
With 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Golden State took an 89-84 lead, but Indiana responded with a 4-1 run to close the gap to two points.
Aliyah Boston missed a shot with three seconds left, denying the Fever a chance to tie the game and send it to overtime.
The Valkyries’ victory improved their record to 5-2.