INDIANAPOLIS — The Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry added one other chapter Saturday when Reese took exception to Clark’s onerous foul with 4:38 left within the third quarter because the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky opened their seasons.

After Reese grabbed an offensive rebound, Clark slapped Reese throughout the arm, knocking the ball away and Reese to the ground. Reese then jumped up and confronted Clark as Fever centre Aliyah Boston jumped in between the 2 gamers.

Following a replay overview, the referees upgraded the foul to a flagrant one and known as double technical fouls on Reese and Clark, who confirmed her displeasure along with her outstretched arms. It was Clark’s third private foul.

Throughout an in-game interview with ESPN, Clark stated there was “nothing malicious” in regards to the foul and known as it a “basketball play.”

When Reese missed the primary of two throws, Gainbridge Fieldhouse erupted in cheers. Reese made the second, although, and Chicago added a layup on the following possession to chop the deficit to 56-45.

Clark had 12 factors, 4 rebounds, three assists and a career-high tying three blocks within the first half. Reese had seven factors and 9 rebounds by the primary two quarters.