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Caitlin Clark Calls out Refs Over Injury After Fever Loss to Valkyries

Caitlin Clark Calls out Refs Over Injury After Fever Loss to Valkyries

Summary

The Indiana Fever lost to the Golden State Valkyries 88-75, with star player Caitlin Clark scoring only 13 points while playing through a leg injury caused by a missed foul. Clark criticized the referees for not calling a key foul on Kiah Stokes that led to her injury but also acknowledged the strong defense of the Valkyries.

Key Facts

  • Indiana Fever lost at home to Golden State Valkyries by a score of 88-75.
  • Caitlin Clark scored 13 points in 26 minutes and suffered a leg contusion during the game.
  • Clark said the injury happened after a knee to her quad by Kiah Stokes, but the referees did not call a foul.
  • The referee told Clark she started the contact, which is why no foul was called.
  • Clark praised the Valkyries for their intense defense, calling them one of the best defensive teams in the league.
  • Clark has been playing with limited minutes because of a back injury and has missed some games.
  • Earlier in the season, Clark was involved in a controversial incident when Alyssa Thomas's foul on her was later upgraded, leading to a suspension.
  • After this loss, Indiana Fever’s record is 14 wins and 10 losses; their next game is against the Seattle Storm.
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