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Valkyries Soar: Seven-Game Streak Puts Them Near League Lead
16 Jul
Summary
- Golden State Valkyries are on a seven-game winning streak.
- The Indiana Fever are dealing with injuries to key players.
- The Valkyries are an expansion team that made playoffs last season.
The Golden State Valkyries are demonstrating a season many anticipated for the Indiana Fever, currently boasting a seven-game win streak and sitting just one game behind the league leaders. Their impressive run includes a victory over the Fever on May 22.
The Fever, holding a 14-9 record, are striving for their third consecutive win. However, they are navigating challenges with key players Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston experiencing injuries, impacting their lineup consistency. Despite these setbacks, Indiana reached the playoff semifinals last season without Clark.
Golden State, an expansion team from last season, has shown significant improvement. Their roster has been further strengthened with the addition of Gabby Williams, complementing established players like Janelle Salaun, Veronica Burton, and Kayla Thornton. This strategic enhancement contributes to their current success.
The game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will be broadcast on USA Network. Both teams have announced their starting lineups, with the Fever featuring Clark and Boston, while the Valkyries will start Burton and Thornton among others. Clark is reportedly on a minutes restriction due to back issues.
