Caitlin Clark’s final game of her rookie WNBA season came in the Indiana Fever’s first-round playoff series against the Connecticut Sun. Despite a strong personal performance with 25 points, the Fever were eliminated after a 93-69 blowout loss in Game 1, followed by a tighter 87-81 loss in Game 2, which ended their season.
Clark’s presence throughout the season significantly boosted WNBA viewership and attendance, marking a historic year for both the league and her career. She set rookie records in assists, three-pointers, and even led the WNBA in game attendance, with her season finale against the Mystics drawing a record crowd of 20,711.
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Tempers flare between Caitlin Clark, DeWanna Bonner in intense Game 2 matchup
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner continue to jaw at each other during their Game 2 matchup
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Tempers flared early in the first half of Game 2 of the Indiana Fever–Connecticut Sun first round series on Wednesday, with Caitlin Clark nearly getting into an altercation with veteran DeWanna Bonner after a missed call.
Clark’s emotions were on full display in the first quarter, but a missed call on a potential landing zone foul by Bonner appeared to set off the star rookie.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is goes to the basket as Connecticut Sun forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10) and guard Veronica Burton (22) defend during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Clark took a three-point shot around three minutes into the game, but felt Bonner fouled her when she came back down, knocking her to the ground. Clark made her case towards the sidelines, before Bonner interjected, prompting Clark to shove the veteran back.
The interaction was over as quickly as it began, but the two appeared to exchange words once again later in the half before Clark removed herself from the situation.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) exchange words during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Clark had 12 points, 4 rebounds, and four assists in the first half.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket during the game against the Connecticut Sun during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs on Septmember 25, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
