US EditionCaitlin Clark Poked in Eye and Bumped to Ground as Fever Reach Commissioner’s Cup Final After Chippy Win over Sun
MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, JUN 17 – The Indiana Fever secured their championship berth with a physical 88-71 victory marked by six technical fouls and three player ejections, highlighting rising tensions in the WNBA.
- The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 88-71 on June 17 in Indianapolis to reach the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final scheduled for July 1.
- The game's physical intensity peaked when Connecticut Sun's Jacy Sheldon accidentally jabbed Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever in the eye during a defensive attempt near the three-point line.
- The incident escalated into a confrontation involving several players, during which Marina Mabrey forcefully knocked Clark down, resulting in technical fouls being assessed to Sheldon, Clark, Mabrey, and Sun center Tina Charles.
- After review, officials escalated Sheldon's foul to a flagrant one, prompting Fever head coach Stephanie White to express frustration with the inconsistent officiating and emphasize the need for better game management.
- The intense physicality and repeated conflicts raised concerns about player safety and league discipline, with several players facing potential fines affecting their earnings.
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