Caitlin Clark Describes Her Hard Foul on Angel Reese
“It’s Part of the Game,” She Says After Physical Matchup
In a game that had fans on their feet and social media buzzing, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese once again found themselves at the center of the action—this time, due to a hard foul that had everyone talking.
Late in the third quarter of a tense matchup, Clark delivered a physical foul on Reese as she drove to the basket. While the contact was intense, it was ruled a common foul by officials. Still, it didn’t stop the debate from igniting online.
After the game, Clark addressed the moment head-on.
“It’s just part of the game,” she said in the post-game press conference. “We’re both competitors. We both want to win. It was a physical play, but there’s no bad blood—just basketball.”
Clark, known for her fiery competitiveness and all-out play style, emphasized respect for Reese, calling her “a great player” and adding that physicality is part of what makes these matchups so exciting.
The foul sparked discussion not just for its intensity but because it added another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between the two stars—a rivalry that began in college and has carried into the WNBA spotlight.
Reese, for her part, appeared to take the foul in stride, telling reporters, “It’s a tough game. We play hard. No love lost—it’s just how it goes out there.”
While fans may debate the foul, both players seem to agree on one thing: physical, passionate basketball is what keeps the game thrilling—and this latest chapter just adds fuel to an already electrifying rivalry.
