The WNBA showdown between the rookies, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has sports fans still talking about their recent game.
During the game, Clark experienced a hard foul in the third quarter. In a surprising turn of events, Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter blindsided Clark, delivering a forceful shoulder check from behind during an inbounds play. While the referees initially deemed it a common foul, the league office later reviewed the incident and upgraded the call to a Flagrant 1 on Carter. Clark also addressed the incident following the Fever’s 71-70 victory, stating, “I wasn’t anticipating that. But the key is to respond, stay composed, and let your performance speak for itself. It is what it is.”
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Carter eventually shared a response on Threads, seemingly directed towards Clark, inquiring, “Other than her three-point shooting, what else can she offer, man?” Followed by a crying/laughing emoji.
As for Angel Reese, she’s been facing some backlash on social media for celebrating on the Sky bench immediately after Carter’s collision with Clark. Following the game, Reese declined to speak with reporters, resulting in a $1,000 fine. Additionally, the Sky were fined $5,000 for Reese’s breach of the WNBA media policy.
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This game represented the inaugural professional confrontation between Clark and Reese, the former standout from LSU, following their encounters in the NCAA Tournament over the previous two years. Clark concluded the game with 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, whereas Reese contributed eight points and secured 13 rebounds.
