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Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double and Flagrant Foul Reignite Rivalry with Angel Reese

The Indiana Fever dominated the Chicago Sky 93-58 in their WNBA season opener, with Clark's performance and controversial foul fueling renewed scrutiny of the Clark-Reese dynamic.

Caitlin Clark was issued a flagrant foul for the shove during the third quarter.
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Angel Reese was visibly unhappy with Caitlin Clark after the incident.
Caitlin Clark had the third triple-double of her WNBA career.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark recorded the third triple-double of her WNBA career, with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four blocks, leading the Fever to a commanding season-opening win.
  • A hard foul by Clark on Angel Reese, initially called a personal foul, was upgraded to a flagrant-1 after review, with officials citing unnecessary contact outside legitimate play.
  • Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston received technical fouls during the aftermath of the foul, reflecting the heightened tensions between the teams and players.
  • Both players downplayed the incident postgame, with Clark labeling it a tactical 'take foul' and Reese calling it a 'basketball play,' though the rivalry remains a focal point for fans and media.
  • The Fever's dominant win highlighted their strong start to the season, while the Sky struggled offensively, with Reese posting a double-double but facing criticism for her shooting performance.