WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 1 game over hit to Caitlin Clark's throat
Summary
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark's throat during a recent game. The league reviewed the incident, called it a Flagrant Foul 2 (a serious foul), and imposed the suspension even though no foul was called during the game.Key Facts
- Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury was suspended for one game by the WNBA.
- The suspension came after she hit Caitlin Clark's throat with her fist in a game against Indiana Fever.
- The incident happened late in the second quarter and was classified as a non-basketball act.
- The WNBA reviewed the play and gave Thomas a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty, which can lead to suspensions.
- The original referees did not call a foul on the play during the game.
- Thomas will miss the next game on Saturday against the Toronto Tempo.
- Caitlin Clark left her game early due to a back injury but still scored 19 points in 20 minutes.
- The two teams have had a history of physical play, including multiple technical fouls and ejections recently.
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