Golden State Valkyries defeat Indiana Fever 88-75

Golden State Valkyries defeated Indiana Fever 88-75 in the Women’s National Basketball Association on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, pulling away with a decisive fourth-quarter surge. Gabby Williams led the winners with 16 points, while Golden State’s 30-point final period proved the pivotal moment in a road result that turned late at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

This fixture stayed competitive for long stretches before the Valkyries found their best rhythm after the interval. Indiana kept itself in touch through Kelsey Mitchell, who finished with 20 points, and the Fever looked capable of making a real push when they trimmed the margin in the third period.

But Golden State were steadier in the key passages and far more efficient overall. The visitors shot 51.7 percent from the floor compared with Indiana’s 40.3 percent, and that sharper execution gave them control whenever the match threatened to swing. A 20-18 first quarter and 20-12 second quarter gave the Valkyries a 40-30 lead at the break, placing the Fever under pressure to respond.

Indiana did improve coming out of halftime, taking the third quarter 21-18 behind better attacking balance and stronger work from Aliyah Boston on the glass. Caitlin Clark also helped knit together the Fever’s possession play with six assists, but Golden State never fully lost their shape. Rather than allowing the hosts to seize momentum, the Valkyries absorbed that spell and then pushed on again in the closing period.

The fourth quarter settled the contest. Golden State produced 30 points in the final frame, repeatedly getting to the line and finishing possessions cleanly. Their 20 made free throws on 23 attempts underlined how well they managed the closing stages, while 30 total rebounds and 16 assists reflected a composed, collective display on the road.

Key performers

Williams’ 16 points set the tone for Golden State, but this was very much a team-led victory. Kaitlyn Chen added 14 points and posted the Valkyries’ best overall efficiency rating, while Kayla Thornton’s eight rebounds helped the visitors stay on top in second-chance situations. Veronica Burton chipped in with four assists as Golden State kept the ball moving effectively enough to maintain control.

For Indiana, Mitchell’s 20 points made her the match’s leading scorer, and Boston added seven rebounds. Clark’s six assists offered moments of fluency, yet the Fever could not quite match Golden State’s shooting level or late-game composure.

NerdSports Stat: Golden State won three of the four quarters and combined that with a 51.7 percent shooting night, meaning the Valkyries averaged 1.52 more points per made field goal attempt than Indiana across the match.

The result strengthens Golden State’s position near the top of the table at 18-7 and adds another impressive road win to an already strong campaign. Indiana drop to 14-10 and will feel this was a fixture that slipped away in the final quarter after staying within striking distance. The Valkyries now take momentum into their next fixture, while the Fever will look for a sharper closing performance next time out.

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