Caitlin Clark’s triple-double and flagrant foul clash with Angel Reese highlight Indiana Fever’s 35-point rout of Chicago Sky, fueling WNBA rivalry de
Caitlin Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, delivered a sensational performance in the Indiana Fever’s dominant 93-58 victory over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, May 18, 2025. The game, marked by intense on-court drama and career milestones, underscored Clark’s rising stardom and the fiery rivalry between her and Chicago’s Angel Reese.
Clark secured her third career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, adding a career-high four blocks. However, the spotlight shifted to a controversial third-quarter incident. With 4:38 remaining and the Fever leading 56-42, Clark made hard contact with Reese during a rebound play, sending the Sky forward to the floor. The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after review, sparking a brief confrontation. Reese and Indiana’s Aliyah Boston received technical fouls as tensions flared.
Rivalry Roots Run Deep
The clash reignited a rivalry dating back to their college days, when Reese’s LSU Tigers defeated Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Championship. Their WNBA matchups have drawn national attention, with Clark’s Fever winning three of four meetings last season. Despite both players downplaying the feud, fan bases remain fiercely divided.
Post-Game Reactions
Clark defended the play, stating, “It was just a good play on the basketball. I wasn’t trying to do anything malicious.” Fever coach Stephanie White backed her star, calling it “a clear play on the ball” and emphasizing the team’s defensive intensity. Reese, meanwhile, remained concise: “Basketball play. Refs got it right. Move on.”
Dewanna Bonner’s Historic Milestone
The game also celebrated Fever veteran Dewanna Bonner, who surpassed Tina Thompson for third on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list with 7,489 points. Bonner, emotional post-game, reflected: “To have this moment in front of a sold-out crowd… it’s special. I feel like I deserved it.”
Game Highlights & Strategy
After Reese’s free throw and a Courtney Vandersloot layup trimmed Indiana’s lead to 11, the Fever surged with a 9-0 run, sealing a 20-point advantage by the third quarter. Their 35-point margin matched the second-largest win in franchise history, showcasing a balanced attack led by Boston’s 19 points and 13 rebounds.
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