ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke appeared to take a swipe at the coverage surrounding Caitlin Clark while commentating on Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.
In the second quarter, Mavericks forward PJ Washington and Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis were involved in some jostling as they competed for position. Washington knocked Porzingis to the ground but only received a common foul.
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Boston Celtics No. 8 Kristaps Porzingis speaks with officials during the second quarter of Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Washington and Porzingis' teammates tried to have the last word as they were separated.
Burke then chimed in with his comment.
“If I was Caitlin Clark, I could spark a debate for a week,” Burke said, as Mike Breen laughed play-by-play.
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From left, JJ Redick, Doris Burke and Mike Breen watch during the second quarter of Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Boston closed out the NBA Finals in Game 5 to win its 18th NBA championship.
The fouls on Clark have drawn a lot of attention this month, specifically in the Indiana Fever's games against the Chicago Sky.
Earlier this month, Sky guard Chennedy Carter hit Clark in the hip, sending the rookie to the ground. The foul caused a storm on social media and television. Clark said it wasn't a basketball play.
The coverage around Clark blew up again on Sunday when Angel Reese was called for a flagrant foul for hitting the sniper in the face on a layup attempt.
Clark downplayed the foul in the postgame news conference.
Indiana Fever's No. 22 Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a game against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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“It is what it is, you know, she's trying to make a play on the ball and get the block,” Clark said. “I mean it happens and then those free throws when you have to shoot with no one on the line are a little tough. So I was just focusing on making those free throws.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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