The Indiana Fever host the Golden State Valkyries for a cross-conference WNBA matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.
m. ET.
The home team enters the contest aiming to extend a two-game winning streak following a recent victory over the Portland Fire.
Indiana carries a 3-2 record into the game after securing a 90-73 win against Portland on Wednesday, May 20.
The Valkyries hold a 3-1 record and travel for the game immediately after defeating the New York Liberty on Thursday, May 21.
Injury Update and Key Players
Caitlin Clark is listed as probable for Indiana as she manages a back issue that forced her to sit out the previous game against Portland.
According to sports. yahoo.
com, the guard missed her first game of the season on Wednesday but participated in pregame warmups ahead of Friday night's contest.
Aliyah Boston led the Fever in their last outing, recording 24 points and eight rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell contributed 21 points and four assists.
Last season, Boston averaged 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, as reported by nytimes.
com.
Golden State relies on a balanced offense featuring Janelle Salaun, who averages 14.8 points, and Gabby Williams, who contributes 14.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.
Veronica Burton adds 14.5 points and 7.3 assists per game for the visiting team.
Broadcast and Predictions
The matchup will broadcast nationally on ION, with streaming options available via Fubo and WNBA League Pass.
Analysts provided contrasting score predictions ahead of the tip-off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
"Golden State is coming to Indiana on the second day of a back-to-back; the Valkyries beat New York on Thursday night.
Travel back-to-backs never fare well for the visiting team, but I think Golden State is still going to give Indiana a run for its money — especially if Caitlin Clark (back; probable) ends up not playing on Friday for the second straight game," said Chloe Peterson, IndyStar columnist.
The Valkyries previously allowed an average of 76.3 points per game last season, while the Fever averaged 84.9 points offensively.
IndyStar analysts noted that the local crowd expects a high-energy environment for the game.
"Golden State beat New York on Thursday, then hopped on a plane for Indianapolis.
It should be a raucous home crowd for the Fever and, not to be forgotten in all the hubbub, they have won back-to-back games.
I’m looking for them to continue the momentum and secure another win entering the week-long layoff," said Brian Haenchen, IndyStar columnist.
Following this game, the Indiana Fever will have a multi-day break before traveling to face the Golden State Valkyries again on May 28 at 10 p.
m. on Prime Video.
