Game Recap: Fever vs Valkyries – A Battle Until the Final Buzzer

First Half: Valkyries Control the Paint

The Las Vegas Valkyries came out strong, leveraging their size advantage with A’ja Wilson and Kiah Stokes controlling the boards. Jackie Young provided a scoring punch with 12 first-half points, helping the Valkyries take a 46-43 lead into halftime.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever relied on their perimeter shooting, with Caitlin Clark hitting three first-half threes. However, turnovers and offensive rebounds allowed the Valkyries to maintain their lead.

Second Half: Caitlin Clark Takes Over

The third quarter belonged to Caitlin Clark, who scored 14 points in the period, including back-to-back deep threes. The Fever’s defense also tightened, forcing five Valkyries turnovers and converting them into fast-break points.

Despite Wilson’s relentless post play, the Fever took a 72-68 lead into the fourth quarter.

Final Minutes: Mitchell’s Clutch Three Seals the Win

With under a minute left, the Valkyries tied the game at 85-85 after a Chelsea Gray mid-range jumper. But Kelsey Mitchell silenced the crowd with a step-back three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining.

Las Vegas had one last chance, but Aliyah Boston’s potential game-tying three rimmed out, giving the Fever a dramatic 88-85 victory.

Why This Fever vs Valkyries Game Mattered

• Playoff Implications – Both teams are in the hunt for a top-four seed.

• Rookie vs MVP Battle – Caitlin Clark vs A’ja Wilson lived up to expectations.

• Clutch Moments – Kelsey Mitchell’s game-winner adds to the Fever’s growing confidence.

 

Key Stats from Fever vs Valkyries