Valkyries Pull Off a Jaw-Dropping Comeback Against Fever at Chase Center

Hey, hoops fans! Buckle up, because the Golden State Valkyries just gave us a game to remember at a sold-out Chase Center on June 19, 2025. In their first-ever clash with the Indiana Fever, the Valkyries (6-6) turned a nail-biter into a 88-77 victory with a fourth-quarter explosion that left the crowd roaring and the Fever reeling. Let’s break down the chaos, the clutch plays, and what this means for both teams in this Mechi.TV exclusive recap!

The Game: A Tale of Two Halves

The Fever came out swinging, even without head coach Stephanie White (out for personal reasons) and veteran DeWanna Bonner. Aliyah Boston was a beast in the paint early on, dropping 15 points and snagging 7 rebounds by halftime to give Indy a 44-38 lead. A buzzer-beating three from Boston? Chef’s kiss. Kelsey Mitchell kept the offense humming, and the Fever looked like they were cruising with a 59-55 edge heading into the fourth.

But then, boom! The Valkyries flipped the script. Fueled by a raucous home crowd—marking their sixth straight sell-out—the Golden State squad turned up the heat. Their defense locked in, and their offense? Pure fire. Kayla Thornton (16 points, 6 rebounds) was draining threes like she was playing NBA 2K on rookie mode, especially in the final five minutes. Tiffany Hayes (14 points), Chloe Bibby, and Veronica Burton chipped in with clutch buckets, leading a 33-18 fourth-quarter blitz that left the Fever stunned.

Standout Stars and Struggles

Kayla Thornton: The Comeback Queen

Thornton was the spark the Valkyries needed, especially in crunch time. Her two late threes were absolute daggers, and her energy on both ends of the floor set the tone. This expansion team is already showing they’ve got depth and heart, with Thornton leading the charge.

Aliyah Boston: The Fever’s Rock

Even in defeat, Aliyah Boston was a force, racking up 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 29th career double-double—good enough to slide her into second place on the Fever’s all-time double-double list. When the game got tough, Boston was the one keeping Indy in it.

Caitlin Clark’s Rough Night

Okay, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Caitlin Clark had a night to forget. The superstar sharpshooter went 3-for-14 from the field and a brutal 0-for-7 from downtown. Yikes. She still dished out 9 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds, but 6 turnovers showed she was human after all. Even MVPs have off days, right?

What Went Down: The Big Picture

Valkyries’ Fourth-Quarter Magic

The Valkyries’ second-half surge was like watching a movie where the underdog finally gets their moment. Their defense turned into a brick wall, forcing turnovers and bad shots, while their offense found a rhythm that was straight-up unstoppable. The Chase Center crowd was electric, and you could feel their energy pushing the team to new heights. This is what home-court advantage looks like, folks!

Fever’s Fade

The Fever looked gassed in the second half. Missing their coach and Bonner didn’t help, and their offense sputtered when it mattered most. Some Indy fans were grumbling about the refs and a foul disparity, but let’s be real—when you let a team like the Valkyries get hot, it’s hard to stop the avalanche.

Why This Win Matters

For the Valkyries, this wasn’t just a W—it was a statement. An expansion team clawing back from a deficit against a squad like the Fever? That’s playoff-contender energy. They’re proving they belong, even with a shorthanded roster due to EuroBasket commitments and a recent loss in Dallas.

For the Fever, this one stings, but it’s a learning opportunity. They’ve got the talent, but they need to figure out how to keep the gas pedal down for all 40 minutes, especially on the road. Depth and coaching absences exposed some cracks, and they’ll need to patch those up fast.

What’s Next?

The Valkyries are riding high and head into their next game with momentum. If they keep playing with this kind of grit, they could be a dark horse in the playoff race. For the Fever, it’s back to the drawing board. They’ll need to regroup, get healthy, and figure out how to support Clark when her shot isn’t falling. One thing’s for sure—this rivalry is just getting started, and we’re here for it!

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