SAN FRANCISCO — In a stop-and-go game because of shot clock issues and reviews, the Indiana Fever fell to the Golden State Valkyries , 75-63 , on Sunday night.
The Fever were swept for the first time this season with the loss, as Golden State has now won all three games in the regular-season series. Indiana is 21-19.
Indiana will finish its road trip on Tuesday at Phoenix.
Here are three observations:
Shot clock issues impact first half of game
The number of stoppages in the first half made it take nearly the same amount of time as an entire game. The first half, after five clock stoppages, four timeouts, and four reviews (two referee-initiated, two challenges), took 92 minutes. A typical WNBA game takes about two hours. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick