In a wild showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, Connecticut Sun’s powerhouse Alyssa Thomas sentIndiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark crashing to the floor in the third quarter of Wednesday night’s heated WNBA clash. The drama kicked into high gear when Thomas threw her body into a hard pick, stopping Clark dead in her tracks during a crucial moment of the game.
Clark had been on fire, carving up the Sun’s defense with a smooth five-point sequence that kept Indiana clinging to their lead. But Thomas wasn’t having it. After Clark nailed a three and followed it up with a fierce layup, Thomas decided to remind the rookie who’s boss. The result? Clark hit the hardwood hard, leaving the crowd gasping as the refs called an offensive foul on Thomas.
But if Thomas thought she could rattle Clark, she was dead wrong. Clark popped up from the floor, shook it off, and delivered her own brand of payback-no words needed. With a sly wink and a playful tongue out to the crowd, Clark made it clear she wasn’t intimidated. The message to Thomas? You’re on my radar.
Caitlin Clark shines bright in front of celebrity-filled crowd
Wednesday’s game wasn’t just about the on-court fireworks; the star-studded crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse included Caitlin Clark’s former Iowa coach Lisa Bluder, TV legend David Letterman, Team USA gymnast Simone Biles, and Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, all there to witness the historic night.
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Clark didn’t just shine in the heat of the moment; she made history. By the end of the third quarter, she had racked up 17 points and broke the WNBA’s rookie single-season three-point record with her 86th shot from beyond the arc. She finished the game with 19 points, leaving her mark on a night that saw Indiana snap an 11-game losing streak to Connecticut with a nail-biting 84-80 victory.
But the rookie phenom isn’t done yet. Clark and the Fever are set to face off against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Friday. Get ready-this is one rivalry that’s only heating up.
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Fever-Wings TV Broadcast Gets Shakeup Amid Sheryl Swoopes-Caitlin Clark Drama
Sheryl Swoopes’ disdain for Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark way have landed her in a bit of hot water.
The WNBA legend has been highly critical of the 22-year-old point guard all season long, and she recently drew the ire of several fans on social media after seemingly defending Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields after she fouled Clark hard from behind, knocking her to the floor.
And now, it seems Swoopes’ anti-Clark stance caused her to be removed from Sunday’s broadcast of the Fever-Dallas Wings matchup — a game in which she was supposed to serve as an analyst.
The Wings official website now lists Ron Thulin and Naismith Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman as the play-by-play and color commentators and ShaVonne Herndon as the sideline reporter.
Swoopes even seemed to confirm the news herself on X, replying “Not today Satan” to a user who commented saying she couldn’t wait to hear Swoopes’ announcing during Sunday’s game.
Swoopes has been under fire for her constant criticism of Clark, even getting called out by the likes of Stephen A. Smith and a few other media pundits.
The six-time WNBA All-Star and four-time WNBA champion didn’t do herself any favors with her post-game comments about DeShields’ blatant targeting of Clark, seemingly endorsing players taking a run at the Rookie of the Year favorite.
“Diamond DeShields head up kid!” Swoopes tweeted after Friday’s 100-81 Fever win over the Sky. “Hate will not win!! You are covered and ain’t nothing these evil people can do about that. All love for you!”
Tipoff for the Fever and Wings matchup is Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.
