At Saturday’s sizzling WNBA face-off, drama unfolded when Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky was not having any of it post-game, especially concerning questions about Caitlin Clark. The incident came after a heated moment on the court which saw Carter shoulder-checking Clark during the game, leading to a foul.
Carter, who had just scored, didn’t hold back during a tense postgame press conference, shutting down any reporter daring to dive into the clash with Clark. “I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions,” she declared firmly. “I don’t know what she said. I didn’t say anything.”
The online buzz was instant, with fans and followers chiming in about the tension. Clark herself was quick to express her disapproval of the play when she spoke to ESPN. “Yeah, that’s just not a basketball play,” she explained, focused on overcoming the physical challenge. “But you know I’ve gotta play through it, that’s what basketball is about at this level.”
Despite the setback, Clark’s resilience shone through as she helped lead the Indiana Fever to a nail-biting 71-70 victory over the Sky, marking their first home win of the season. Clark contributed significantly with 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
On the other side, Carter showcased her skills as the game’s top scorer, netting 19 points with precision shooting from the field.
Clark, the top pick in this year’s draft, has quickly become familiar with the physicality of professional basketball, having already been involved in several on-court controversies. Just earlier in the week, she had a run-in with Victoria Vivians of the Seattle Storm which also earned her a technical foul, her third since joining the league.
With the next game against the Liberty at Barclays Center looming, both Carter and Clark are sure to be in the spotlight, as fans eagerly wait to see how the season unfolds for these two formidable players.
As the WNBA season heats up, all eyes will be on these talented athletes to see how they navigate the pressures and excitement of professional basketball.