After committing a technical foul during the Indiana Fever’s 78-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, September 13, Caitlin Clark is getting close to receiving a WNBA suspension. Tiffany Hayes was under Clark’s watch during the first half of the game. In an attempt to find an open space for a shot attempt, the former WNBA player drove into the basket on the left side of the rim. Clark moved her body to get in front of Hayes, but after hitting the Aces guard’s arm with her swipe, she was called for a foul. After that, she went out of bounds and struck the base of the hoop, which is grounds for a technical foul in the WNBA. Clark has already received six technical fouls this season; if she receives seven more, the WNBA will suspend her for one game. After the game, the rookie discussed her actions and clarified that, despite her disagreement with the call, she is aware that it is a league regulation. Clark remarked, “That’s weird, but it’s a rule; they have to name it; I get it; it’s just tough.” Some WNBA supporters appear to disagree with the league’s rules, stating that it was incorrect to call a technical foul for the behavior in question.
Clark’s comment has drawn criticism from other admirers. They think the rookie ought to own up to her mistakes rather than downplaying any possible incidents throughout the game. One fan said, “She literally tries to downplay her fouls as if they shouldn’t be called.” “She acts like she didn’t touch the player when it’s obvious from the replay that she did, even on routine infractions that are obviously fouls. That isn’t accepting responsibility.
One fan said, “Love her, but the body language nonsense needs to stop.” “She deserves better than that, and someone ought to discuss it with her! She must maintain her composure and lead like the best player in the league, which she is! Give the knuckleheads less excuses to whine! Go fever and go CC!”
One fan said, “Then how about you not doing it?” “You should be able to manage yourself; you are not a child.”
In spite of the technical penalty and spending much of the first half in foul trouble, Clark managed to score eight rebounds, nine assists, and eight points while shooting 38.9% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Despite playing a close game against the reigning champs, Clark and the Fever’s season series record against Las Vegas is now 0-4.
Despite their recent success, Indiana has been a difficult team to play against. This week, they lost back-to-back games to LV. With a 19-19 record, the Fever are presently at No. 6 in the WNBA standings. They have already secured the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and have won six of their previous ten games.
