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Caitlin Clark torches officials after Fever star receives technical foul for 'clapping': 'Just ridiculous'

Caitlin Clark received her fifth technical foul of the season during the Indiana Fever's 86-77 win over the Phoenix Mercury on June 22, 2026. The penalty followed a fourth-quarter altercation with DeWanna Bonner. Clark described the call for clapping as "ridiculous" and requested a WNBA review.

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New reports detail Clark's specific grievance over a technical foul for clapping and her proximity to a league suspension.

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  1. Caitlin Clark Criticizes Officials After Fifth Technical Foul

    Caitlin Clark received her fifth technical foul of the season during the Indiana Fever's 86-77 win over the Phoenix Mercury on June 22, 2026. The penalty followed a fourth-quarter altercation with DeWanna Bonner. Clark described the call for clapping as "ridiculous" and requested a WNBA review.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on June 22, 2026.
    • Caitlin Clark scored 24 points in the game.
    • Clark received her fifth technical foul of the season during the match.
    • Five players received technical fouls following a dispute between Clark and DeWanna Bonner.
    • Clark called the technical foul "ridiculous."
    • A WNBA suspension is triggered after a player receives eight technical fouls in a season.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Referee Gerda Gatling was specifically singled out by Clark.
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