Overview

• The Golden State Valkyries held Indiana to a season-low 30.9 percent shooting in an 80-61 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, marking their first road victory outside California and moving to 10-9.
• All-Star rookie Caitlin Clark returned from a five-game groin injury layoff but managed just 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting with six assists and four turnovers as the Fever dropped to 9-10.
• Veronica Burton led Golden State with a game-high 21 points, draining a career-best five 3-pointers and adding eight rebounds and six assists, while Kayla Thornton finished with 18 points and eight boards after a strong second half.
• Stephanie White decried her team’s lack of energy, execution and scouting accuracy, triggering a backcourt overhaul that shifts Clark off the ball and shares primary ball-handling between Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson.
• With four regular-season games before the All-Star break, Indiana will host the Atlanta Dream on Friday under its new rotation as it balances Clark’s workload with the pursuit of consistent performance.