Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Indiana Fever
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
This exciting matchup between the Indiana Fever (9-9) and the Golden State Valkyries (9-9) takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Golden State Valkyries faced the Atlanta Dream, suffering a defeat with a final score of 90-81. Golden State recorded a field goal percentage of 47.6%, converting 30 of 63 attempts, and made 12 of 29 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Valkyries excelled, hitting all 9 attempts for a perfect 100% conversion rate. They collected 29 rebounds, including 4 on the offensive end, and provided 19 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and securing 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed Atlanta to shoot 43.9% from the field, with the Dream making 29 of 66 shots. Atlanta also achieved 8 assists and registered 11 steals, along with 31 rebounds (8 offensive and 23 defensive) and 4 blocks. Their free-throw shooting was impressive at 87.5%, making 21 of 24 attempts and hitting 11 of 31 three-pointers.
Monique Billings stood out in this contest, scoring 19 points on 7 of 12 shooting. Over 29 minutes, she also grabbed 6 rebounds and recorded 1 assist, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 58.3%.
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The Golden State Valkyries come into this game with a balanced record of 9-9. They are shooting 29.7% from three-point range (161 of 542) and excel with a free-throw percentage of 79.3%. Averaging 79.1 points per game (10th in the league), they hit 40.6% of their field goals. The team averages 14.1 turnovers and commits 18.4 fouls per game. Golden State collects 36.9 rebounds each game and has accumulated 328 assists this season, ranking 10th in the league. Defensively, they force 12.8 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 fouls. The Valkyries allow a field goal percentage of 39.9% (481 of 1,205), surrendering 34.3 rebounds per game. Notably, they rank 4th in the WNBA for least assists allowed (345) and 2nd in points per game allowed (78.2), yielding 33.3% on three-point shots.
In their last game, the Indiana Fever fell short against the Los Angeles Sparks, losing by a narrow margin of 89-87. The Fever managed to secure 23 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 33 for the game. They were forced into 9 turnovers while claiming 3 steals. The Sparks committed 21 fouls, giving the Fever 19 chances at the free-throw line, where they converted 12 for a shooting percentage of 63.2%. Indiana made 7 of 20 three-point attempts (35%) and concluded the match shooting 34 for 70 from the field, achieving a shooting efficiency of 48.6%. The Fever allowed the Sparks to shoot 49.2%, as they converted 32 of 65 attempts. Additionally, Los Angeles shot 45.5% from beyond the arc, with 10 of 22 attempts, and went 15 for 23 from the free-throw line (65.2%). In terms of rebounding, Indiana allowed Los Angeles to grab 30 total boards (6 offensive).
Aliyah Boston made a significant impact for the Fever, scoring 23 points on 9 of 17 shooting (52.9%) and pulling down 12 boards. She played for 32 minutes while also dishing out 4 assists.
As of now, Indiana holds a 9-9 record this season. They have scored a total of 1,513 points (averaging 84.1 per game) and grab 33.8 rebounds on average. The Fever commit 20.9 personal fouls per game and convert 74.1% of their free throws. Offensively, they lead the WNBA with a 46.5% shooting rate from the field. They dish out 19.7 assists per game (7th in the league) and average 13.1 turnovers. Defensively, Indiana gives up an average of 79.1 points per game, ranking them 4th in points allowed. They yield 17.3 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, both ranking 1st in the league. Also, they limit opponents to 28.2% shooting from distance (111 of 394) and teams are hitting 76.5% from the free-throw line against them. They create 13.4 turnovers on average and restrict adversaries to a 42.4% shooting rate (5th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Back Golden State
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