Fever's Caitlin Clark on Chennedy Carter's Hard Foul: 'Not a Basketball Play'

Patrick Andres | Jun 1, 2024

June 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / IndyStar-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky was supposed to be a celebration of the WNBA's most heralded rookie class ever, with Fever guard Caitlin Clark squaring off against Sky forward Angel Reese and center Kamilla Cardoso.

While still a memorable game—Indiana won 71–70—it became yet another unfortunate referendum on Clark's reputation throughout the league.

Late in the third quarter, Chicago guard Chennedy Carter slammed into Clark on an inbounds pass and was called for an off-ball foul.

When the quarter was over, Clark was asked about the foul.

“Yeah, that’s just not a basketball play,” Clark said via The New York Post. “But you know I’ve gotta play through it, that’s what basketball is about at this level.”

Chennedy Carter fouls Caitlin Clark on the inbound. Away-from-play foul called. pic.twitter.com/LodLF5oKMF

— Matthew Byrne (@MatthewByrne1) June 1, 2024

With the win, the youthful Fever improved to 2–8 on the season.