Valkyries Fever tonight: Is Caitlin Clark playing?
Yes, Caitlin Clark is listed as probable and is expected to play tonight for the Indiana Fever against the Golden State Valkyries. The Valkyries Fever game tips at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will air live on USA Network. Clark is managing back issues and may see fewer minutes. Fans tracking Bizarre News & Florida Man buzz will find this matchup trending for good reason.
Key Takeaways
- Caitlin Clark is probable for the Indiana Fever with a back designation and may play restricted minutes.
- The Valkyries Fever tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Live TV coverage is on USA Network; streaming options include Sling.
- Golden State (17-7) brings a seven-game win streak and the WNBA’s top scoring defense into Indianapolis.
- Indiana (14-9) leads the league in scoring at 94.0 points per game.
According to IndyStar, Clark (back, rest) is probable, while Golden State’s Gabby Williams (back) is questionable after missing Friday’s game.
Is Caitlin Clark expected to play against the Valkyries?
Yes. Official reports list Indiana’s star guard as probable. She continues to work through back issues and, per USA Today, will play fewer minutes so the problem does not worsen.
Clark enters averaging 20.1 points, 7.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. Sports Illustrated notes she has played fewer than 25 minutes in three straight games while easing back from the injury.
What time does the Valkyries Fever game start?
The third meeting of the season tips at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, July 15. The venue is Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, opening a four-game Fever homestand.
Indiana sits at 14-9 and is fifth in the standings after going 6-4 in its last 10. Golden State is 17-7, one game out of first, and riding seven straight wins.
How can you watch Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries?
National TV is USA Network. IndyStar also points fans to Sling for streaming the Fever-Valkyries broadcast.
Indiana owns the WNBA’s highest-scoring offense. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 22.7 points, and Aliyah Boston sits at 17.3 points and 8.8 rebounds. The Valkyries allow just 76.2 points per game and lead the league in made threes.
Oddsmakers installed the Fever as 1.5-point home favorites. The clubs split two late-May meetings: Indiana won 90-82 at home on May 22, then Golden State answered 90-88 in the Bay Area on May 28.
Style clash drives the intrigue. The Fever rank first in pace and offensive rating under Stephanie White, while Natalie Nakase’s Valkyries are last in pace and first in scoring defense behind Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun and Veronica Burton.