In her sold-out debut, Caitlin Clark scored 20 points for the Indiana Fever. Despite her impressive performance, the game was overshadowed by a hard foul from Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter, which sent Clark to the floor.
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Late in the third quarter, Carter shoulder-checked Clark as she waited for an inbound pass, leading to an immediate foul call. Postgame, Carter refused to discuss the incident, saying, "I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions."
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Clark expressed her frustration with the foul, describing it as “not a basketball play,” but focused on playing through the physicality. She finished the game with 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, helping the Fever secure a 71-70 victory over the Sky.
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This incident follows a recent altercation between Clark and Victoria Vivians of the Seattle Storm. Clark has already received three technical fouls this season and feels she’s being targeted on the court.
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Fever head coach Christie Sides plans to submit the play for league review, expressing frustration with the officiating. General manager Lin Dunn also criticized the targeting actions against Clark, calling for the league to address the issue.
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Despite the physical play, Clark emphasized the importance of not retaliating and staying focused on the game and her team. She aims to handle the physicality without letting it affect her performance.
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The Indiana Fever are set to face the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Sunday, continuing their WNBA season amidst the ongoing controversy.
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