Bloodied Caitlin Clark shows frustration with no-call on rebound in Fever loss to Aces
Caitlin Clark briefly left the court to take care of a bloodied mouth, then showed the ref. The Fever were frustrated with officiating in the loss to the Aces.
LAS VEGAS — As the Indiana Fever faced off against the Las Vegas Aces in an intense game, the physicality escalated, resulting in a bloody Caitlin Clark. With just over three minutes remaining, Clark reached for a rebound, and Jewell Loyd made contact with her arm, causing Clark's upper gums to bleed on the left side of her mouth.
Clark momentarily dropped to the ground before heading back to the tunnel. Upon returning, she sought out the official, visibly frustrated, to explain her injury and request a review. This attempt led to additional treatment for Clark, as she had to clean blood from her hands before play could continue. Clark's frustration was evident, but her reaction to the lack of officiating was even more pronounced.
Following the game, Clark expressed her disappointment, stating, "Your guess would be as good as mine." Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White echoed her concerns, criticizing the officiating and the foul differential of 27-19 in favor of the Aces. White acknowledged that her team attempted to remain disciplined but acknowledged the difficulty of the situation when such inconsistencies arise.
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