NBA refs are being slammed for a controversial foul call on Caitlyn Clark in a recent game against the Dallas Wings. Clark was whistled for an offensive foul on a play where she was knocked to the ground during a layup attempt.
Caitlyn Clark was incensed after the call, and many fans seemed to share her sentiment. The play occurred late in the first half, with Clark drawing heavy contact as she drove to the basket. The Indiana Fever star was sent crashing to the ground after her shot attempt, but it was Clark who was penalized for initiating contact.
She grew visibly upset at the call, leading teammates Elia Boston and Erica Wheeler to guide her away from the referee in an attempt to prevent a costly technical foul. The WNBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner has already been whistled for six technical fouls this season, and a seventh would result in an automatic one-game suspension for the Fever’s season finale.
The foul drew strong reactions from fans who questioned why WNBA referees would blow the whistle on Clark. Even Angel Reese supported Caitlyn Clark by commenting on an Instagram fan page post, stating, “No matter what you say, this is wrong. These refs are just magically bad.”
One fan wrote in response, “There she goes using her face to attack people’s elbows again,” while another added, “Fanton non-existent.” Others expressed concern about what could happen in the playoffs if referees continued to make one-sided calls against Clark. One fan voiced their worries, stating, “I’m worried when they go to the playoffs, refs are going to be ruthless.”
Clark has helped lead the Fever to their first playoff berth in eight years, and fans hope that officiating won’t hinder their success.
