Fever Coach Stephanie White Blasts Officials After Caitlin Clark Exit
Summary
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left the game early due to back issues after taking hits that the team's coach, Stephanie White, called unfair and went uncalled by officials. Clark’s exit happened in a close game against the Phoenix Mercury, and the coach expressed frustration about missed fouls against Clark.Key Facts
- Caitlin Clark left the game with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter due to back problems.
- Coach Stephanie White said Clark was hit with two "cheap shots" that the referees did not call as fouls.
- The missed calls involved contact from players Lexi Held, DeWanna Bonner, and Alyssa Thomas.
- White described one incident where Thomas pushed her fist into Clark’s neck and stepped over her as "disrespectful."
- Officials told Coach White at halftime they did not see the foul by Thomas.
- Later, a foul on Phoenix defender Valeriane Ayayi was called after Clark landed on her foot, but it was not changed to a more serious foul after review.
- The team highlighted Clark’s recurring back issues this season.
- The Fever lost the game 111-109 to the Phoenix Mercury.
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