Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Alyssa Thomas Shoves Caitlin Clark in Neck, No Foul Called in Fever's 19-Point Game
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 25

Alyssa Thomas Shoves Caitlin Clark in Neck, No Foul Called in Fever's 19-Point Game

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25

Summary

  • Alyssa Thomas shoved Caitlin Clark in the neck and stepped over her during Indiana's game against Phoenix, but officials let play continue with no whistle.
  • Video replay showed the contact came after Clark lost her footing in the paint while three Mercury players stripped the ball away.
  • Clark, back on the court Wednesday, later exited in the third quarter with a back injury after posting 19 points and eight assists.
  • The missed call added to fresh scrutiny over officiating around Clark, with the WNBA still reviewing the technical foul she drew in Monday's Fever-Mercury altercation.

Insights

Is the WNBA intentionally undermining its most valuable player, Caitlin Clark?
Is the physical play against Clark a rookie test or a failure of league protection?