Valkyries Hold Off Fever in Two-Point Thriller as Burton Pours In 25

The Golden State Valkyries edged the Indiana Fever 90-88 in a tightly contested 2026 WNBA Regular Season matchup. Veronica Burton led all scorers with 25 points, six rebounds and three assists as Golden State seized control in the fourth quarter and never let go.

The decisive moment

The Golden State Valkyries grabbed the lead for good early in the fourth quarter, with 10:00 remaining, and squeezed out a 90-88 win over the Indiana Fever. In a game decided by a single possession, the Valkyries' late-game composure made the difference down the stretch.

By the numbers

Final: Golden State 90, Indiana 88 (margin of 2)
Veronica Burton (GS): 25 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
Gabby Williams (GS): 19 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
Janelle Salaun (GS): 19 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
Caitlin Clark (IND): 16 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST

Three Valkyries scored 19 or more, a balanced attack that proved just enough to withstand Indiana's push.

What it means

For Golden State, a win this tight is a confidence builder, showing the group can close out games when the margin shrinks to a single basket. Indiana, meanwhile, will rue a narrow defeat in a game it was within striking distance of until the final buzzer. Caitlin Clark's all-around line kept the Fever in it, but they could not find the extra stop or bucket needed to flip the result.

What to watch next

Golden State will look to build on its late-game execution, while Indiana aims to convert close finishes into wins as the 2026 WNBA Regular Season rolls on. With both clubs trading blows into the final minute, a rematch could deliver more of the same drama.