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âI deeply hate her brand of basketballâ: Cameras catch Caitlin Clark shoving opposing player
TL;DR
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever was caught on camera shoving Los Angeles Sparks defender Erica Wheeler during a recent game. Despite the shove potentially warranting a foul, none was called, leading to controversy over Clark's actions.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark plays for the Indiana Fever.
- Clark was involved in a controversial shove against Erica Wheeler.
- No foul was called despite the shove.
- Clark scored 24 points in the game.
- The Fever won their first game of the season against the Sparks.
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May 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is defended by Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler (17) as she drives to the basket in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Indiana Fever fell to the Dallas Wings 107-104 in its 2026 season opener. However, Caitlin Clark and company traveled to the West Coast and notched their first win of the season over the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
Clark struggled from the three-point line in the contest, going just 1-for-7 in the contest, but was effective nonetheless, finishing with 24 points and nine assists. However, not everyone was pleased with what they saw from the Fever superstar in the game.
Cameras caught Clark being closely guarded by a Sparks defender in the first half, and to counter the defense, Clark shoved the defender off with her off hand. While this should warrant a foul, per the rulebook, none was called. What really riled people up, however, was Clarkâs perceived âfloppingâ after the shove.
People werenât too thrilled
Fans on social media took exception to a clip of the play in question.
âi deeply hate her brand of basketball man she had all offseason to work on her antics and emotional control and her infamous 3s but seemed like all she did was golf,â one fan wrote on X.
âShe plays basketball like a victim,â one fan added.
âBut had the nerve to telling somebody they been âflopping all d**n dayâ when thatâs literally her style of play,â another fan added.
Q&A
What happened between Caitlin Clark and Erica Wheeler during the game?
Caitlin Clark shoved Erica Wheeler while being closely guarded, an action that was caught on camera and sparked controversy.
Was a foul called on Caitlin Clark for the shove against Erica Wheeler?
No foul was called on Caitlin Clark despite the shove, which has led to discussions about officiating standards.
How did Caitlin Clark perform in the game against the Los Angeles Sparks?
Caitlin Clark scored 24 points and provided nine assists, although she struggled with her three-point shooting, going 1-for-7.