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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 12: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever is seen during the game before the game against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 12, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)Michael Hickey/Getty Images

Caitlin Clark's Technical for Hitting Lynx's Zandalasini in Face Debated by WNBA Fans

Joseph Zucker
Jul 15, 2024

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was whistled for a technical foul in the third quarter of Sunday's 81-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx, and the ruling drew a mixed reaction on social media.

The No. 1 overall pick was whistled for swinging her right arm and making contact with the face of Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini.

Whereas some thought it was a soft technical, others believed the call was correct by the letter of the law.

Clark now has four technicals on the season, putting her in a tie for the second-most in the WNBA. Three more will trigger an $800 fine and an automatic one-game suspension.

The rookie guard will be happy to have come away with the victory, which moved the Fever to 11-14 on the season. Individually, though, this probably wasn't a performance she'll remember fondly.

Clark scored 17 points but shot 5-of-17 from the field and 2-of-11 from three-point range. She also finished with as many turnovers as assists (six). With 139 giveaways in total, the 22-year-old already owns the single-season record.

Indiana hits the road to play the Dallas Wings on Wednesday before Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell will take part in Saturday's All-Star exhibition against Team USA.

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