Uncasville, Connecticut – Emotions flared early in the first half of Game 2 of the first-round series between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, when player Kaitlyn Clark nearly got into an altercation with veteran player DeWanna Bonner over a missed call.
Clark's emotions were on full display in the first quarter, when a missed call on a potential landing zone foul on Bonner appeared to anger the star rookie.
Indiana Fever guard Kaitlyn Clark (22) drives toward the basket while being defended by Connecticut Suns forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10) and guard Veronica Burton (22) during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA basketball playoff series in Uncasville, Connecticut, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Clark tried to make a 3-pointer about three minutes into the game, but when he returned he felt he was fouled by Bonner and was taken to the ground. Clark tried to argue toward the sideline, but Bonner interjected, and Clark shoved the veteran back.
The exchange ended as quickly as it began, but the pair appeared to exchange words again before Clark left the field late on in the second half.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Connecticut Suns forward DeWanna Bonner (24) exchange words during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of their WNBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Indiana is in danger of elimination after the Sun took a one-game lead with a 93-69 home win over the Fever on Sunday. Game 2 will be in Connecticut, but the Fever will return home for Game 3 and hope for a chance to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2015.
Clark had 12 points, four rebounds and four assists in the first half.
Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark (number 22) drives to the basket during a game against the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 25, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
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By halftime, the Sun led the Fever, 41-34.
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