In the Indiana Fever’s season opener against the Chicago Sky, a tense moment unfolded when Caitlin Clark committed a flagrant foul on Angel Reese during the third quarter. As Reese attempted to confront Clark, Fever teammate Aliyah Boston intervened to de-escalate the situation. Subsequently, both Reese and Boston were assessed offsetting technical fouls. However, Boston was unaware of her technical foul until informed during the postgame press conference. Upon learning of it, she expressed surprise, exclaiming, “Wait…I got the tech?” and covering her face in disbelief.
Demonstrating team solidarity, Clark offered to pay Boston’s $200 fine associated with the technical foul, stating, “I got it for you, don’t worry. It’s real hefty.” Boston humorously suggested splitting the fine, but Clark insisted on covering the entire amount, highlighting the strong camaraderie between the teammates.
Clark addressed the incident, clarifying that her foul was a strategic play to prevent an easy basket, not an act of aggression. She emphasized, “It’s just a good take foul. Either Angel gets wide open two points, or we send them to the free throw line. Nothing malicious about it.”
Despite the on-court tensions, the Fever secured a commanding 93-58 victory, with Clark achieving a triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Reese contributed 12 points and a game-high 17 rebounds for the Sky.
This incident adds another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between Clark and Reese, which dates back to their collegiate matchups. Both players have downplayed the altercation, focusing on their performances and the game’s outcome.
