Breaking down Valkyries’ gameplan that smothered Caitlin Clark: “Be physical”

SAN FRANCISCO – Going into Thursday’s game against the Indiana Fever at Chase Center, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase made sure that every single one of her players knew the scouting report on Fever phenom Caitlin Clark. 

That morning, veteran guard Veronica Burton recited it word for word. 

“The stepback, going left, is lethal but she’s also a three-level scorer who can get tot he rim and get to the midrange game,” Burton said. “So try to be physical, and disrupt as much as we can.”

Of course...