Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was furious when an offensive foul against her late in a game against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night halted her team's momentum as it was making a comeback.
NaLyssa Smith's free throws cut the Fever's deficit to six points.
After Aces forward Alysha Clark missed a jumper, Fever center Temi Fagbenle grabbed the rebound and the Fever pushed the ball up the court.
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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket against Las Vegas Aces' Jackie Young (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
When Clark drove into the paint against Aces guard Chelsea Gray, Clark collided with Gray as she went to shoot to try to draw a foul. Instead, Clark was called for an offensive foul and she became enraged. Clark's Fever teammates had to calm her down to avoid a technical foul.
The play underscored a tough night for the rookie. She scored 16 points, 6 of 22 from the field and 1 of 10 from 3-point range. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 24 points.
The Aces won the game 86-75.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, right, reacts to missing a 3-pointer on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, during a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
WNBA MVP front-runner A'ja Wilson had a game-high 27 points and added 12 rebounds.
Wilson set the record for most points in a single season. He now has 956 points with several games left in the calendar year. He surpassed Jewell Loyd, who set the record with the Seattle Storm last year with 939.
Reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas is 23-13 so far this year, while Indiana is 19-18.
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson takes a shot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, during a game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Both teams will compete in the postseason.
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