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'Utterly disrespectful': Fever coach Stephanie White calls out Mercury for 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials for failing to call two "cheap shots" against Caitlin Clark during a game against the Phoenix Mercury. The Fever lost the contest 111-109. The WNBA has since issued a one-game suspension to Alyssa Thomas for hitting Clark in the throat area.

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The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game following a Flagrant Foul 2 for contact with Caitlin Clark's throat.

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  1. Fever Coach Stephanie White Slams Officiating After Caitlin Clark 'Cheap Shots'

    Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials for failing to call two "cheap shots" against Caitlin Clark during a game against the Phoenix Mercury. The Fever lost the contest 111-109. The WNBA has since issued a one-game suspension to Alyssa Thomas for hitting Clark in the throat area.

    What's confirmed:

    • Fever coach Stephanie White called the officiating around Caitlin Clark "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful".
    • White stated that a "generational talent and a WNBA superstar" took two "cheap shots" that were not called.
    • The Indiana Fever lost to the Phoenix Mercury with a final score of 111-109.
    • The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat area.
    • Alyssa Thomas received a Flagrant Foul 2 for the incident.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The WNBA is reviewing a technical foul given to Caitlin Clark during the Fever-Mercury game.
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