On July 15, 2026, Golden State beat Indiana 88-75 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries Match Player Stats show how Golden State controlled the closing stages. Indiana entered at 14-9, while Golden State entered at 17-7. The Valkyries also carried a seven-game winning streak into Indianapolis. 

Golden State shot efficiently and received major production from its reserves. Gabby Williams returned from a back contusion and led Golden State with 16 points. Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 20 for Indiana.

Match Overview

Golden State entered only one game behind first-place Minnesota. Indiana sat 2.5 games behind the Valkyries before tipoff. The result extended Golden State’s winning streak to eight games. It also completed a 5-0 road trip for the Valkyries. Indiana fell to 14-10 after the loss.

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Pre-Match Context

Golden State arrived with the WNBA’s longest active winning streak at seven games. The Valkyries had also split their first two 2026 meetings with Indiana. Each home team had won once. Indiana entered at 14-9 after beating Las Vegas 109-75. Caitlin Clark was still working back from a lingering back issue. 

Golden State had its own concern with Williams’ back contusion. She had missed the previous game but returned against Indiana. Golden State could strengthen second place with another win. Indiana could significantly reduce the gap with a home victory.

Quarter by Quarter Score

Golden State won three of the four quarters. Indiana’s strongest period came after halftime. The Fever outscored Golden State by three during the third. Golden State then scored 30 points in the fourth.

Quarter by Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Golden State opened the game with eight unanswered points. Cecilia Zandalasini made two early three-pointers during that start. The Valkyries stretched the advantage to 12-2 after a Williams layup. Indiana then responded through Mitchell and its bench. 

Mitchell scored nine first-quarter points. Indiana reduced the deficit to one before Laeticia Amihere scored. Monique Billings then split free throws. Golden State finished the quarter ahead 20-18.

Second Quarter

Indiana moved within 24-23 after Makayla Timpson scored at 8:16. Golden State answered before Indiana could take its first lead. Kayla Thornton hit a three-pointer for a 29-23 advantage. Williams later scored on consecutive possessions. Her second basket followed a steal. Golden State closed the half with a 40-30 advantage. The Valkyries won the quarter 20-12.

Third Quarter

Indiana reduced the deficit quickly after halftime. Clark made a jumper and two free throws during the rally. Aliyah Boston later hit a three-pointer. Sophie Cunningham’s free throws eventually gave Indiana a 47-46 lead. It was Indiana’s first lead of the night. 

Golden State immediately answered through Janelle Salaün and Kaitlyn Chen. Chen scored repeatedly during the closing minutes. Her three-point play near the buzzer made it 58-51. Chen scored 12 points during the third quarter.

Fourth Quarter

Salaün opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer. Chen followed with a layup before Salaün hit another three. Golden State started the period with an 11-5 run. Thornton’s three-pointer pushed the lead to 69-56. Williams later made a three for a 77-63 advantage. 

Tiffany Hayes completed a three-point play with 3:30 remaining. Mitchell’s late three reduced Indiana’s deficit to seven. The Fever then committed a turnover on their next possession. Golden State protected the lead at the free-throw line.

Team Stats Comparison

Golden State’s shooting efficiency created the clearest statistical advantage. Indiana made one more three-pointer but needed more total field-goal attempts. Golden State also converted eight more free throws. Rebounding and turnover totals remained close.

Key Numbers That Decided the Game

The numbers show Golden State created separation through efficiency, reserve scoring, and fourth-quarter execution.

• 51.7% field-goal shooting: Golden State made 30 shots on only 58 attempts.
• 43-21 bench scoring: Golden State’s reserves outscored Indiana’s bench by 22 points.
• 20 made free throws: Golden State made eight more free throws than Indiana.
• 30 fourth-quarter points: The Valkyries produced their highest-scoring quarter during the final period.
• Six double-digit scorers: Golden State received at least ten points from six different players.

Full Box Score: Indiana Fever

Indiana received 48 combined points from Mitchell, Boston, and Clark. Mitchell led all players with 20 points. Boston added 15 points and seven rebounds. Clark finished with 13 points and six assists. Cunningham supplied 10 points and four steals off the bench. Indiana’s five starters combined for 54 points.

Indiana Fever Core Player Stats

Indiana Fever Shooting and Plus-Minus

Indiana shot 40.3 percent overall and 36.0 percent from the three-point range. Boston was Indiana’s most efficient starting scorer. Mitchell made three of five attempts from behind the arc.

Indiana Fever Defense and Ball Security

Cunningham recorded four of Indiana’s eight steals. Boston added two steals. Clark produced one steal and one block. Indiana committed 15 turnovers as a team.

Full Box Score: Golden State Valkyries

Golden State spread its scoring across the rotation. Six players reached double figures. Williams led the team with 16 points after returning from a back contusion. Chen scored 14 points in only 10 minutes. Hayes and Salaün added 13 and 12 from the bench. Thornton recorded a team-high eight rebounds.

Golden State Valkyries Core Player Stats

Golden State Valkyries Shooting and Plus-Minus

Golden State made more than half its field-goal attempts. Chen made all five of her shots. Hayes went 3-for-4 and made all seven free throws. Thornton finished with the game’s highest plus-minus at plus-21.

Golden State Valkyries Defense and Ball Security

Williams and Burton each recorded three steals. Stokes blocked two shots. Golden State finished with nine steals and four blocks. Williams also committed five of Golden State’s 14 turnovers.

Game Leaders and Top Performers

Kelsey Mitchell finished as the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. She made seven field goals and three three-pointers. Mitchell also had four assists. Her late three reduced Indiana’s deficit to seven.

Gabby Williams scored a team-high 16 points for Golden State. She shot 6-for-12 and made two three-pointers. Williams also recorded three steals and one block. The game marked her return following a back contusion.

Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points in only 10 minutes. She made all five of her field-goal attempts. Chen scored 12 points during the third quarter. Her production helped Golden State regain control after Indiana briefly took the lead.

Aliyah Boston finished with 15 points and seven rebounds. She shot 6-for-11 from the field. Boston also made two three-pointers and recorded two steals.

Kayla Thornton recorded 11 points and eight rebounds. Golden State was plus-21 during her 31 minutes. That was the highest plus-minus on either team.

Starting Lineups

Both teams used the same five starters shown in the verified box score. Indiana started Clark and Mitchell together in the backcourt. Golden State used Williams, Thornton, and Zandalasini across its starting frontcourt.

Zandalasini is listed as a forward in the box score. The table preserves five starters within the requested three-column format.

Injury Report

The most significant pregame health concern involved Williams. She had missed the previous game because of a back problem. Golden State later described the issue as a back contusion. Clark was also returning from a lingering back issue. She had recently played under a minutes restriction against Las Vegas. Both players started this game. Rupert remained unavailable because of pregnancy.

Williams’ return gave Golden State its leading scorer back for the matchup. Clark played 26 minutes for Indiana. Williams logged 27 minutes and led Golden State in scoring.

Season Series and Head to Head

Golden State has controlled the young series between these franchises. Through July 15, 2026, Golden State led the all-time regular-season series 5-1. The Valkyries swept all three 2025 meetings. Indiana won the first 2026 meeting before Golden State took the next two.

The July result gave Golden State the 2026 regular-season series by two games to one.

Conference and League Standings

Golden State moved to second overall after the victory. Indiana stood second in the Eastern Conference and sixth overall on the next official standings snapshot. Indiana shared the same 14-10 record as Atlanta.

Golden State trailed Minnesota in the Western Conference. Indiana sat behind Atlanta by conference order despite matching Atlanta’s record.

Broadcast and Stream Information

The game had national and regional television coverage. USA carried the national broadcast. Golden State also listed local coverage in the Bay Area and Sacramento. The Audacy App provided Golden State audio access.

Conclusion

Golden State left Indianapolis with an eighth consecutive victory and an undefeated five-game road trip. The win strengthened its position near the top of the WNBA standings. Indiana dropped into a tie with Atlanta by overall record. Golden State’s shooting efficiency and reserve production created the main separation. 

Chen’s third-quarter scoring stopped Indiana’s comeback. The Valkyries then controlled the opening minutes of the fourth. Golden State returned home to face Washington. Indiana remained home for its next game against Seattle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries?

Golden State defeated Indiana 88-75 on July 15, 2026. The Valkyries scored 30 fourth-quarter points and extended their winning streak to eight games.

Who scored the most points in Fever vs Valkyries?

Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 20 points for Indiana. Gabby Williams led Golden State with 16 points in her return to the lineup.

What were Caitlin Clark’s stats against Golden State?

Clark recorded 13 points, three rebounds, and six assists in 26 minutes. She shot 4-for-14 overall and 1-for-8 from three.

How did Kaitlyn Chen perform against the Fever?

Chen scored 14 points in 10 minutes and made every field-goal attempt. She scored 12 points during Golden State’s third-quarter response.

What were the quarter scores in Fever vs Valkyries?

Golden State scored 20, 20, 18, and 30 points across the four quarters. Indiana scored 18, 12, 21, and 24.

Which team shot better from the field?

Golden State shot 51.7 percent from the field. Indiana finished at 40.3 percent despite posting a higher three-point percentage than Golden State.

Where was Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries broadcast?

USA carried the national telecast. KPIX and KOVR provided Golden State regional television coverage, while the Audacy App carried audio streaming.