Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has always brought intensity and passion to the basketball court, and her fiery nature was on full display during a recent game against the Washington Mystics.
During an offensive play, tensions ran high when Mystics’ Ariel Atkins fell backward into Aliyah Boston as Clark tried to create space to receive the ball. Lip-readers believe they uncovered what a clearly frustrated Clark said during the heated moment. Less than a week after making history as the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double, Clark was seen voicing her frustration to a referee following a contentious foul call.
Clark was called for an offensive foul for pushing off a Mystics defender. As she made her way back to her side of the court, Clark appeared visibly upset and was heard yelling at the referees, saying, “Don’t fall for that. No, you fell for it.” She also reportedly called the opponent “soft.”
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Despite the heated exchange, Clark delivered an impressive performance, finishing the game with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. However, her efforts were not enough to secure a victory for the Fever, who fell to the Mystics 89-84, as reported by the New York Post.
This loss brought the Fever’s season record to 9-14.
Halfway through the WNBA season, both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been making waves with outstanding rookie campaigns. Reese recently earned the Rookie of the Month Award for June and was named WNBA Player of the Week in Week 7. Meanwhile, Clark has been a standout leader among rookies, leading in scoring (17.6 points per game), three-pointers made (24), free throws made (42), assists (6.6 per game), and minutes played (33.0 per game), according to Yahoo Sports.
Clark’s tenacity and skill continue to shine, making her a key player to watch as the season progresses. Despite the challenges, her ability to perform under pressure and her fiery spirit have cemented her reputation as a rising star in the WNBA.
