US EditionFever HC Blames “Mental Breakdowns” For GSV Loss as Caitlin Clark & Co. Confront Playoffs Reality
The Golden State Valkyries maintained a lead despite three clock malfunctions causing over 30 minutes of stoppages in a rare disruption during their 75-63 WNBA victory.
- On Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, at San Francisco's Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries secured a 75-63 victory over the Indiana Fever.
- The game faced multiple delays due to problems with the shot clocks, which were linked to a power outage that occurred earlier that morning.
- Golden State overcame a 20-point halftime lead, shooting 12 of 19 from three-point range with Iliana Rupert scoring a career-high 21 points and Veronica Burton providing 13 assists.
- The Valkyries shot 8 of 12 in the fourth quarter, while Indiana struggled from deep with 6 of 30, and both teams saw notable scorers including Kelsey Mitchell's 14 points and Aerial Powers' 17 points.
- Golden State improved to a 21-18 record, moving a half-game ahead of Indiana and Seattle, boosting their postseason chances during their critical five-game homestand.
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Fever HC Blames “Mental Breakdowns” For GSV Loss as Caitlin Clark & Co. Confront Playoffs Reality
Last year, Stephanie White had the upper hand when a shot clock malfunction hit her team. In 2024’s Game 1 of the playoffs against the White-coached Sun, the Fever’s up-tempo style was disrupted three times in the first half when the shot clock refused to start. Fast forward to today, and White is now coaching Indiana and is on the receiving end of a freeze. Pointing at Tissot, she said, “It certainly affected the rhythm of the game. I don’t kno…
Henry Herald
Valkyries sharp from beyond the arc, sink Fever
Iliana Rupert scored a career-high 21 points and paced Golden State's torrid 12-of-19 3-point shooting as the homestanding Valkyries picked up a crucial 75-63 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in San Francisco.
The Mercury news
East Bay TimesValkyries-Fever game plagued by clock malfunctions
SAN FRANCISCO – Chase Center featured, perhaps, the longest first half in WNBA history on Sunday night. The first half of the game between the Valkyries and Fever at Chase Center featured three stoppages, totaling around 32 minutes total. The initial two quarters took an hour and 40 minutes to play. The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the b…
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