The Indiana Fever secured their fifth win of the WNBA season by defeating the Chicago Sky 91-83 on Sunday afternoon. The spotlight was on Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, where Clark outshined her rookie counterpart with a stellar performance.
Clark Dominates Despite Foul Drama
Clark finished with impressive stats: 23 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds, taking a significant step forward in her Rookie of the Year campaign. Reese, although she put up a valiant effort with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists, was hindered by foul trouble.
The game intensified early in the fourth quarter when Reese committed a hard foul on Clark. The referees reviewed and upgraded it to a flagrant-1 after Reese’s elbow struck Clark’s head. The crowd erupted as tensions flared.
Aftermath and Locker Room Insights
Both players downplayed the incident post-game, agreeing it was just a basketball play. Clark quickly recovered, sinking two free throws and leading her team to victory. Afterward, Indiana Fever shared an exclusive locker room video featuring head coach Christie Sides.
The right call was made in that moment,
Sides commented about the foul incident,Just make the right call in those moments, and we can move forward.
Sides offered words of encouragement to her team,I am so proud of ya’ll; we are streaking right now.
A Bright Future for Indiana Fever
This win marks Indiana’s first consecutive victories this season. The team is gradually building momentum, showing significant growth with each game. For Clark, she’s averaging 16.1 PPG, 6.2 APG, and 5.1 RPG this season—solidifying her status as a standout rookie.
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