INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had a backup this time.
One of the early talking points of Clark’s rookie season with the Indiana Fever was people wondering where her teammates were when she received hard fouls, especially when she was hip-checked by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter earlier this month.
In the first quarter of the rematch on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark was driving with the ball when Sky guard Dana Evans grabbed Clark’s arm and Carter then made hard contact.
This time, Fever guard Christy Wallace came on to defend Clark.
The tension didn’t escalate from there and Evans was whistled for a common foul.
The Sky led the Fever 26-23 at the end of the first quarter.
Clark made 3 of 4 shots in the first quarter and finished with 7 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds.
