Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever entered Wednesday’s recreation towards the Washington Mystics on a constructive notice following their win over the WNBA-leading New York Liberty on Saturday.
But, their matchup with Washington ended on a bitter notice.
The Mystics 89-84 victory over Indiana secured Washington’s sixth win of the season. The recreation itself was a chippy affair, with Clark taking out her frustration on Mystics guard Julie Vanloo within the second quarter.
Vanloo and Clark bought snarled because the Fever rookie tried to get herself in place to obtain a cross from her teammate. But as Clark tried to get open, she shoved Vanloo.
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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts through the second half towards the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Vanloo reacted to the push by placing her arm out as she appeared to attempt to perceive Clark’s motivation through the sequence.
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A replay video confirmed a verbal trade between Vanloo and Clark. Also within the second quarter, Fever guard Erica Wheeler and 2024 WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston had a back-and-forth with Mystics middle Stefanie Dolson.
A referee did intervene throughout th dispute between Vanloo and Clark. But at one level, the primary decide of the 2024 WNBA Draft appeared to indicate that the Washington guard dedicated flopping.
Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever battle for the rebound through the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
In the opening minutes of the sport, Clark knocked down a 3-pointer whereas Vanloo was defending her. Clark did seem to make contact with Vanloo as she stepped again to try the 3-pointer.
Things between the 2 guards had been chippy from that time on.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever seems on through the recreation towards the Washington Mystics on July 10, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Referees did assess Clark with an offensive foul when she appeared to push off Washington’s Ariel Atkins, who was defending the Fever star on the time.
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Clark completed the sport with 29 factors and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Vanloo recorded 13 factors and secured a pair of rebounds. Next up, the Fever host the Phoenix Mercury on July 12.
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