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Fever Advance to Semifinals vs. Aces as Caitlin Clark Fined $200 Over Ref Comment

Officiating tensions now frame Indiana’s undermanned semifinal run.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates their 87-85 win in game three of the first round of WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Indiana edged Atlanta 87-85 in a decisive Game 3, with Aliyah Boston hitting the go-ahead layup with 7.4 seconds left to seal a first-round upset.
  • Caitlin Clark said the WNBA fined her $200 for commenting "Refs couldn't stop us" on Instagram, later laughing off the penalty on X.
  • Sidelined wing Sophie Cunningham was filmed in a brief midcourt exchange with an Atlanta police officer during an injury timeout, a clip she later reshared.
  • Clark (groin) and Cunningham (torn MCL) remain out for the season as Indiana continues with a thin roster that has leaned on Kelsey Mitchell and Odyssey Sims.
  • Officiating in the Fever–Dream series drew broad criticism for physical play and high foul totals, with Aces coach Becky Hammon calling it "a football match" before Game 1 on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.