INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Fever started their season with a resounding win against the Chicago Sky, but a flagrant foul during the game became a talking point. Rookie Caitlin Clark committed a foul on Sky forward Angel Reese, which was later reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant foul.
After the game, Clark addressed the incident, stating that the foul was not "malicious" and that she was simply trying to make a play on the ball. Reese echoed similar sentiments, appearing to downplay the significance of the foul.
"It's basketball. Things happen," Reese said. "We're both out there competing hard."
The Fever ultimately cruised to a comfortable victory, showcasing their potential for the season. While the flagrant foul generated some discussion, both Clark and Reese's post-game comments suggested that the incident was not a major issue between the two players. The focus remains on the game and the upcoming challenges for both teams in the WNBA season.
Clark, Reese React to Flagrant Foul in Fever's Win Over Sky
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese addressed a heated moment during the Indiana Fever's dominant victory over the Chicago Sky. A foul committed by Clark on Reese was reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant foul. Both players downplayed the incident after the game, with Clark stating the foul wasn't intentional. Reese seemed to concur, focusing instead on the game's outcome.