After their NCAA duels, Caitlin Clark And Angel Reese now find themselves in the WNBA, and there is still a storm in the air. The first clash between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky had been tense, and the reunion was therefore particularly watched. But it was again the Indianapolis team which triumphed (91-83).
In a meeting that was still very physical, we notably witnessed a big duel under the circle between the two former teammates from South Carolina, Aliyah Boston (19 points at 9/13, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks and 4 assists) and Kamilla Cardoso (10 points at 4/11, 10 rebounds), which was slowed down by fouls.
Angel Reese (11 points at 4/13, 13 rebounds, 5 assists) for her part suffered against NaLyssa Smith (15 points, 7 rebounds) and, like her teammate, she was slowed down by mistakes.
A blatant mistake that will get people talking…
Frustrated almost the entire match, the interior complained a lot against the referees, and she continued in the post-match press conference, explaining that “some had a special whistle”. Above all, she took a flagrant foul for a counter attempt which only took away Caitlin Clark's head…
Angel Reese explained that she was only aiming for the ball but she knows well that the clip will be played over and over on American television, further fueling her (bad) reputation.
“It’s part of basketball. This is how. We try to have the ball, to counter. And it happens » calmed Caitlin Clarkwhen his coach appreciated that the referees had this time whistled a flagrant foul. “The right decision was made. We just have to make the right decision in those moments and then we can move forward. But when we don't make the right decisions in those moments, that's where there's a problem. »
The Caitlin Clark – Aliyah Boston tandem is set up
During the last duel between the two teams, the referees did not sanction Chennedy Carter's flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark at the time, generating controversy in the process.
But Indiana coach Christie Sides can especially appreciate the progress of her team, which validates its first string of victories of the season. Now with 5 wins for 10 losses, the Fever has just won four of its last six outings, and the Caitlin Clark – Aliyah Boston tandem is working better and better.
The best scorer in NCAA history also performed very well in this match, despite 5 turnovers: 23 points at 7/11 shooting, including 3/7 from distance, 9 assists, 8 rebounds… and 2 counters!
