The matchup between the Seattle Storm and Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever was a gripping one with scores reading 81-83 15 seconds on the clock. With many moments of joy, sadness, and thrill, the one that outshined left fans troubled. The game ended in favor of the Storm after repeated end-to-end moves resulted in foul trouble for the Fever, but what occurred immediately after wasn’t easy to accept.
A YouTube video posted by Women Hooping shows the two teams leaving the floor. The excited Seattle Storm left for the locker room all jolly. While Indiana, who led the game on several occasions, left disappointed. However, Caitlin Clark noted something unsettling; as she continuously glanced back at someone from the opposing team while heading into the tunnel, she shook her head in disappointment. It appears that the entire Seattle team ignored Fever and Clark, neglecting the customary post-game handshake even after a narrow win. Check out the video below where it looks like Clark was pissed at someone:
The crowd of 18,343 at Climate Pledge Arena—a record attendance for the Storm — was likely there anticipating the rivalry between Nika Muhl and Caitlin Clark, reminiscent of their 2024 Final Four showdown.
| Caitlin Clark | |
|---|---|
| Team | Indiana Fever |
| Position | Guard |
| Height | 6’0″ |
| College | University of Iowa |
| WNBA Debut | 2024 |
| Points Per Game (PPG) | 21 |
| Assists Per Game (APG) | 7 |
| Notable Achievements | 2024 NCAA Final Four Participant, Multiple Player of the Year Awards |
| Playing Style | Dynamic scorer, excellent playmaker, strong defensive skills |
| Recent Performance | Scored 21 points and 7 assists against Seattle Storm |
Check Out Full-Game Highlights Between Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm
Leading the charge for Seattle was Jewell Loyd:
Loyd put on a show in leading the effort with 32 points […] and the Storm held serve for an 85-83 victory.
Nneka Ogwumike added 22 points upon her return to the lineup. Despite these stellar performances by her peers, Clark seemed disheartened as she walked off the court, replaying moments of missed opportunities.
The assignment of defending Clark mainly fell on Skylar Diggins-Smith. She managed to keep Clark effectively tied up early in the match. According to Diggins-Smith’s comment on her technique:
The assignment of defending Clark largely fell on Skylar Diggins-Smith, who excelled at keeping Clark effectively tied up early.
This game delivered not just excitement in terms of scorelines but also intensity in player interactions and very particular post-match incidents that fans would be discussing for times to come.
Performance Highlights from Both Sides
Clark finished strong with 21 points and seven assists. Despite this outstanding effort, it was Jewell Loyd who stole the spotlight with an impressive 32 points.
Skylar Diggins-Smith also played a crucial role in containing Clark. Loyd shared how central their defensive strategy was:
Regardless who we play, we really rely on our defense pressuring the point guards
Caitlin Clark Also Detailed the Next Step for Indiana Fever After the First Home Win of the Season
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