Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Clash Again in Fiery WNBA Rivalry
It was only a matter of time before things got heated between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and during the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky matchup, that time came. This was more than just a game—it was the latest chapter in one of the WNBA's most intense emerging rivalries.
The scene unfolded in the third quarter. Angel Reese had just pulled down a tough offensive rebound, trying to go up for a shot, when Caitlin Clark came in with a strong foul. Reese hit the floor, clearly frustrated, and immediately got up and confronted Clark. What followed was a tense moment with emotions flaring. Referees reviewed the play and ultimately decided Clark’s foul was excessive, upgrading it to a flagrant. Both Reese and Indiana's Aliyah Boston were hit with technicals.
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Now, Clark didn’t back down from what happened—but she was quick to clarify. “It was just a take foul,” she told ESPN. “Nothing malicious. That’s not the kind of player I am.” And honestly, watching it unfold, it looked more like a hard basketball play than anything else, but with the history between these two, it’s easy to see why the moment got supercharged.
Let’s not forget, this isn't the first run-in. Their rivalry traces back to college when Reese’s LSU beat Clark’s Iowa for the national championship. Fast forward to their pro careers, and last season alone had plenty of chippy moments—hard fouls, intense matchups, and a clear sense that when these two share the court, it means more. Clark, ever the competitor, mentioned before the game how rivalries are what make sports exciting. And she’s not wrong. This tension, the emotion, the intensity—it’s what fans live for.
But the real headline? Clark’s stat line. She put up her third WNBA career triple-double: 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and even added four blocks—a career-high. That’s not just showing up, that’s taking over. Reese led the Sky with 12 points and a dominant 17 rebounds, proving once again why these two are at the center of so much attention.
The Fever crushed the Sky 93–58, and it wasn’t close. But the fire between Clark and Reese burned brighter than the scoreboard. With five matchups scheduled between these teams this season, this is far from over. And honestly, that’s a good thing for the league. Rivalries like this bring energy, ratings, and passion to the WNBA.
At the end of the day, both Clark and Reese are elite competitors. They may not see eye to eye on the court, but they’re undeniably pushing each other to be better. And as fans? We get to witness it all.
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