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Caitlin Clark (Source: X)
On Sunday afternoon, the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun will play the first game of their WNBA playoff series in the first round. Indiana hasn't played in the playoffs since 2016. Star rookie Caitlin Clark, who was crowned the Associated Press WNBA Rookie of the Year before this game, had an eventful morning before making her playoff debut. After a remarkable regular season in which she broke many WNBA records while averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds, Clark is headed into the postseason.
Caitlin Clark was struck in the face by Sun guard DiJonai Carrington during the opening two minutes of Sunday's game between Connecticut and Indiana. Although Clark was on the floor for a few seconds, the action went uncalled for a foul. According to the ESPN broadcast, Clark assured her bench teammates that she was fine.
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Caitlin Clark takes a finger to the eye, no call pic.twitter.com/lrGIIJH28R
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) September 22, 2024
Indiana Fever improved thier play after Olympic break
Fortunately, Clark was not hurt as he continued to play after taking a blow to the face. Carrington, who averaged 1.6 steals per game this season and is well-known for her defense, will probably be assigned to guard Clark for most of this series. Fans are outraged because Clark was smacked in the face without a call during the postseason, even though officials usually allow teams to play more physically. Thankfully for Clark and Indiana Fever, the talented youngster did not leave the game as a result of this.
After the Olympic break, the Fever improved their play and deserved a position in the playoffs. Since 2016, the Fever has not participated in the WNBA Playoffs. They have the potential to go far if they can maintain their strong play after the Olympic break. Both Clark and Kelsey Mitchell ended the season as the two highest-scoring players in team history since they were both offensive standouts during that period.