WNBA: Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist into Cailtin Clark’s throat
Summary
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury was suspended for one game for hitting Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever in the throat during a basketball game. The WNBA gave Thomas a flagrant foul 2 penalty after reviewing the incident, which was not called during the game.Key Facts
- Alyssa Thomas hit Caitlin Clark in the throat with her fist during a WNBA game.
- The incident happened with about 7 minutes left in the second quarter of Phoenix’s 111-109 win over Indiana.
- No foul was called during the game, but the league later reviewed and gave Thomas a flagrant foul 2 penalty.
- Thomas is suspended for one game, which will be when Phoenix plays Toronto.
- The WNBA can review games and assign flagrant fouls even if missed during live play.
- This game followed a previous match between the teams with many technical fouls.
- Alyssa Thomas is a six-time All-Star and has played in the league for many years.
- Caitlin Clark is a two-time All-Star and left Wednesday’s game early with back pain.
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