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Fever to Play Valkyries Under Acting Coach as Clark Extends MVP-Caliber Return

Austin Kelly will lead Indiana for the second time this season after Stephanie White’s personal leave at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

Jun 14, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White watches the action during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo
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(L to R) Natasha Howard, Aliyah Boston, and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever look on during the second quarter in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • Stephanie White will miss Thursday’s game against the Golden State Valkyries for personal reasons, marking her second absence this season.
  • Austin Kelly will serve as acting head coach in San Francisco, taking the helm in place of White at Chase Center.
  • Caitlin Clark has averaged 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists while Indiana has won its two games since her return from a quad strain.
  • Clark’s odds for WNBA MVP have risen to +200 at BetMGM, placing her second in the market following a 32-point performance against New York.
  • Aliyah Boston moved into fourth place on the Fever’s all-time blocks list as she bolsters Indiana’s defense.