Caitlin Clark - Indiana Fever guard on ankle injury, loss to Connecticut Sun
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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever played their fourth game in a week -- all on national TV. And twice each to the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun. Here's what she had to say after their 88-84 loss to the Sun Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, their second sellout of the season. She had 17 points, three rebounds and five assists, and the first technical foul in her WNBA career.
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So good to see Caitlin’s smile!!
@shaag92
24 күн бұрын
😊
I'm a little disappointed that Celeste isn't getting some decent time out there. She is a solid player and great defender
@aislinnkeilah7361
25 күн бұрын
“decent time” - Celeste is getting no time. Wheeler should br benched.
@stevehardwick7285
24 күн бұрын
Celeste, Grace and Lexi should all be getting more time.
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
Christie has tightened the rotation -- even Grace and Lexie aren't getting in right now.
Sun is one of the best team in this league , u almost got em , keep it up CC u will be fine
@coreycokepolk9483
25 күн бұрын
Her turnovers are hurting her team.
@tecno8335
25 күн бұрын
@@coreycokepolk9483 her team cant catch
@bateseanderson2667
24 күн бұрын
@coreycokepolk9483 her turnovers pales in comparison to the multiple wide open missed layups they have every game.
@AceNumba9
24 күн бұрын
Nah ref just be making bullshit calls at the end of the games
@Blazejones31
24 күн бұрын
@@coreycokepolk9483lebron literally lead the league in turnovers for his career, that’s gone happen when the ball in your hand more than every one else. Some on drop passes, they missed wide open shots and lost the free throw battle. More than turnovers. They’ll be ok
She continues to be aware of her circumstance…as nice as possible, no whining and being responsible and transparent as possible…positive! Love it. Hard not to be a fan
@ALLCITY73
25 күн бұрын
If only the fans would stop whining
@SunRalives
25 күн бұрын
That's a man
@biggstravels1851
24 күн бұрын
So positive when she cussed out the ref!
@petercrisp8314
24 күн бұрын
@biggstravels1851 please if that offends you don't watch reese
@Rainy2255
24 күн бұрын
@@SunRalives I see that you must be having a issues with your own sexuality identity..I will pray for you.
Loved being at the game tonight! The progress was evident and exciting!!!
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
Seemed like a lot of energy. Unfortunately, it wasn't sold out
@SunRalives
25 күн бұрын
Loved watching a man play i.e Caitlyn
@dmar191
25 күн бұрын
@@SunRalivesclassy
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
fantastic energy + noise in the building.
That was an awesome game! Everyone played so hard! wins are coming! Looking great!💚💚
This is my first time watching w n b a because of CC, I've enjoyed the game very much today.It's not like men's league, but women's league has its different vibes, go fever
Off season she will obviously get stronger and become better defensively..But from what i seen so far she is worth every penny she is getting.
Ref controlling outcome of the came. Trying to send message to Catlin Clark. One sided calls. Blind when it comes to being physical with her. But when she being phsyical ref call it. They only hurt the viewers wanting to watch the game. Congrats to Fever Coach Sides for making adjustments and teammates for doing their part. Team work makes Fever work. Catlin only reason why I watch. She makes her teammates play to there potential. More to prove because Catlin is a rookie.
@billiestevens318
25 күн бұрын
@dannyona5594 You can’t expect good coaching or a good refereeing it’s women’s sports they get the bottom of the barrel as they should when you look at the quality of play
@roee78
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@TheODLawson23
25 күн бұрын
"Congrats to Fever Coach Sides for making adjustments and teammates for doing there part"? What about Grace Berger and Celeste Taylor? Sides benched them. Celeste Taylor won the defensive player in women's college basketball and Sides didn't let her play in 4 games in a row.
@ALLCITY73
25 күн бұрын
@@billiestevens318I'm sure you couldn't beat any woman in the league 1v1 😂
@billiestevens318
25 күн бұрын
@ALLCITY73 why would that matter? As I’m sure you already know I’m in my 50s and confined to a wheelchair. Real classy, making fun of the handicapped.
I love her positive attitude she has even a lose ❤
It’s frustrating that those refs just whistled some bs calls. It’s like those refs are the moms and dads of these WNBA player haters. It was a solid good and close game, the closest so far I think.
@myapatterson8228
25 күн бұрын
Both games the liberty and sun were getting every call and they flopped more then Lebron
@roee78
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@craigg7903
25 күн бұрын
Y’all reaching . Calm down . Everything will be alright . Bs calls happens in every league /to every player just about . They’ll fight thru it if their truly professionals
@chaunceygardner2342
24 күн бұрын
Yes, that last one was a moving screen
I'm so impressed with how she deals with press
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
absolutely. She's gotten a lot of reps -- and also quality training. She gets it.
The entire team finally played with intensity!! They are matching CAITLIN!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@donaldsvnnh3161
25 күн бұрын
They actually looked better when she went to the bench. She is a liability on defense.
@Rainy2255
25 күн бұрын
@@donaldsvnnh3161 you know what you can do with that hatred don’t you?
@johnnythunder196
25 күн бұрын
way better tonight & Caitlin had two outstanding quarters (1st & 4th). She'll be unstoppable when she gets a bit more consistent.
@billiestevens318
25 күн бұрын
@donaldsvnnh3161 No hatred. You are 100% right. During the 27 minutes she played her team scored 18 fewer points. During the 13 minutes she was not in the game they scored 14 more. Those are stats not hate.
@walterhunter3353
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
She already sounds like a head coach. We love you Caitlin 🙏💗 Iowa Proud
@walterhunter3353
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@roee78
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@craigg7903
25 күн бұрын
Explain how ? I’m not hating . Every player says roughly the same thing . CC is good but her “non basketball knowing fans “ are doing too much . Please explain 😂😂😂
@carladavis1473
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
Enjoyed you ladies running as much down the court, points will come next. One step at a time. Fever fans loves you 100%.
Amazing she is now bruised all over from the roughness. Caitlin is helping bring this team.up from the worst. Few more years they will be awesome.
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
Less than that. They took a top 3 team to the final shot. Tbh this is faster growth than I expected. Just need to keep Fabengle in more and less turnovers. This is basicaly they’re training camp together
@SunRalives
25 күн бұрын
It's a Man... Caitlyn is a man
Caitlin ❤❤❤❤ love her sooo much..
It’s all good! Love my FEVER!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Keep going CC!
Caitlin + good developing teamwork = solid progress towards being an explosive team.
Team patience and learning how to play together as a Team. Trusting in each other will lead to better results. The wins will come.
Proud of you CC
It will all come together soon. Just be safe out there. You may never see this, but lift up your head! You've been in the W for literally weeks. Ignore the noise and take care of yourself.
Caitlin played a Great Game
Final score: Fever 84, Refs 88.
@roee78
25 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@steveking7719
25 күн бұрын
LOL @knives4cash
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
I can't say much because Connecticut had some and 1's that should've been called that weren't...that being said a possible game deciding call was the call the refs reviewed but refused to tale responsibility for a bad call. Moving screen was clearly a foul by Connecticut. Refs need to be fired. Know they made a wrong call and still won't correct it because of their ego.
@donaldcummings8407
25 күн бұрын
@@roee78 Care to chime in instead of giggling like a girl???
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
Yep. Didn’t want fever to become winners too early.
You go girl team is looking better and soon you ladies will be coming home with a big WIN!!! After that good things will happen. Team is starting to glue good luck to you and your team!!!
@coreycokepolk9483
25 күн бұрын
They are winless. They look like crap.
They playing like this and this is only their 6th(4th) game. They will be alright!
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
That’s what I’m saying. There coming along well!
always exciting to see cc play. looks like the team are jelling. we will get that W soon.
Best game yet! In time it will all click as a team! Let’s go! Can only get better ladies!
Much improved. The loss hurt but ultimately, that's what I want is growth. Was a great atmosphere tonight even though it wasn't quite a sell out.
@dmar191
25 күн бұрын
17274. That’s great for the WNBA. Not sure what percent capacity that is. A little over 9k at NY Liberty game tonight.
@gummybeer119
24 күн бұрын
@@dmar191 That was surely the purchased number of tix (that # IS capacity), but I would say 13-15K butts actually in seats. There was a noticeable number open, especially up top. Still pretty nice though.
Impressive players.
I LOVE IT -- 0 and 4 -- and SHE will still PACK THE SEATS
This is their best game yet! They are coming together so fast!! Love CC, and love the Fever!!!!!❤❤❤❤
she is so perfect for the media the way she answer straight never stops talking
I am from Iowa and a big CC fan. If I were here I would not do a news conference without two [2] of her teammates - this is not a good look. Sorry. Call the game by the book. JJ
@beckyumphrey2626
25 күн бұрын
She is the best speaker on the team including the coach.
@geminiascension7018
25 күн бұрын
Bet Christie Sides just intentionally threw her out there but CC can handle it. Welcome to the WNBA.
@andrewhicks8340
25 күн бұрын
I think this is taken from the longer post game media time; Kelsey and Temi were sitting to Caitlin's left, also the coach was there. All four of them had valuable things to say. Scott, thank you for your fine coverage of the Fever. I am among the many Iowa fans that have followed CC here, and you (and the team) have made me into a Fever fan, not just a Clark fan.
@Joshua-me1wi
25 күн бұрын
Kelsey and Temi to her left, they spoke before Caitlin came.
She is what all ppl should strive to b she works hard plays harder stands her ground is positive and is an outstanding role model for young kids
You Go Girl You Got This !!!
She curses the ref and gets a pass. Everyone should be fair and do the same when someone else does it.
Caitlin was awesome tonight. A great game tonight I think Boston & Wheeler have to go in my opinion. Christie Sides has to go I think. I think Caitlin would make a great coach she’s better than Sides.
Much improved TEAM effort , lot better hustle really good game . Still having a problem with what’s a foul 😂
They have potential and are very young. As they play more they will mature more and be on the same page.
you did good Caitlin Clark … that include your team mates … congratulations !!!
Yes, it was so close. So well played and coached. In the beginning play with Caitlin, the announcers said the ball was kicked. And replayed. But, no call. Plus, when Harris got a foul review, which took quite awhile, it was obvious that feet had moved towards the Fever player, on a late screen. (A moving screen that wasn't set. Her feet weve moving or sliding towards the Fever player. The refereeing wasn't good at times. - Mike
Easier schedule will help. The team has been better lately, tough schedule against Sun and Liberty only so far. It is nice to see CC still be CC though and seems to be positive and smiling. Good things are coming!
The whole team keep going. Y’all are young team and have the support of the people. The league and refs have there issues that are sad. ❤❤❤
She may not be a beauty beauty but she is as matter fact a beauty in having great poise as a person like she was born for this moment lots of brothers digging on her breaking that color barrier catlyn don’t play she for real real
She said if you haven’t rolled your ankle you ain’t a True Baller!!!Basically she said bring it!!❤
where is the coach and the rest of the team???
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
They speak separately. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYFou5mHo6meidI.html
Just a matter of time now and the Fever are going to win one!
I stopped watching the NBA playoffs to catch Clark games
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
Same. Which is really odd. I think because I don't really have a team I dislike in the playoffs. Just don't care who wins. Weirdly, thats what keeps me watching unless I do some sports betting.
@jameswilliams-zr8co
24 күн бұрын
i stopped waching the lame nba eight years ago, they are so dull and pathetic now, wnba is more exciting
Those refs simply don't call fouls on Ct. It was the same in the first game. At the beginning of the game when they let the defender get away with kicking the ball, I said "here we go again."
i saw cailin with big smile, she is ready come back, just have a look.
I miss the JOY in her face! This time needs to build around HER!!
One step at a time we'll be there in the post season,the referee sucks like shit you can't bulldoze the person with the ball and won't call a foul the refs needs to be fired
@user-ey4nu4ei3h
25 күн бұрын
I totally agree. I think the referee was cheating for the suns. Totally
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
Bulldozing is crazy
its amazing this team has only played together for 22 days. Now we know why they suck so bad!
My glorious queen
Man! these ladies were trying to take each others head off. To me they are more physical than the men in the NBA. Gotta Love It!
Fever gonna be a real problem once Aliyah gets that touch down and her spacing right. Walking double double.
That turnover, foul, then tech really hurt. Gotta play smart, and also gotta make layups.
Hey I just want to know why they don't work a consistent screen game with Caitlin at the top or at the side like they did in Iowa? Caitlin has the ball and no one comes out and screens. They make her work super hard to get loose one-on-one instead of giving help. I'm so disappointed in Christy sides. She just doesn't understand how to coach Caitlin. And in Iowa they did double screens and then rolled to the hole or kept setting screens. So she'd either bury a deep three or she'd hit someone inside. If she gets the ball outside everybody ignores her and if someone else has the ball they won't focus on getting her heated up. She hit that 35 ft 3 and she was feeling it on FIRE and they went away from her. 🚒🔥 I just don't get it.
@uwinsome
24 күн бұрын
You sure "don't get it " !!! Nonsense
Positive Caitlin Clark, you are wonderful, I haven't see LeBron anymore, no one believes in Him. You are good and you want to know your teammates and you want to know your teammates and he tells them that if there is no love you will never win any game ❤
Great job CC! This was a good game for the Fever
Dammit! Keep playing hard CC. Fk the haters. You do well...they hate. You have a bad game...they hate more. I don't understand all this over a good person. She's not a bubba smellette, AP, or a Shedeur Sanders. She's a great athlete who truly want to entertain fans.
I’m a realistic fever fan, I’m glad they’re getting a rhythm! My girl Aliyah gotta get her shot right and get bk in her bully mode. Her and CC will do well in the paint once they click! Gotta remember they all came from different coaching it will come. Caitlin her defense was the worst part of her game she’ll get better.
Not sure why the league gave Indiana Fever one of the hardest schedule?? Way to go Fever, this was a great game for the team!!
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
Because the TV networks want the CC bump
she will be fine 4 losses is crazy off the bat it’s 40 games maybe something will click
They are gonna win their next game just watch they will they played the 2 toughest teams already.
Better 👍
Team played better still not used to a fast game like Caitlin plays they to get down the floor fast . Sometimes her team is behind her & nobody to pass to
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
Tami got the memo and gets out early for the layups
1st 3 games were not great but this last game was where this team needs to be. PLAY FAST. even if the other team has better players. Fatigue will strip away your skill. There are a bunch of players on the court who are not fit. The Fever should test everyone's fitness.
First play of the game was OBVIOUS AS POSSIBLE A KICKED BALL... Starting to think the refs are against Clark, don't like blaming refs bit the one foul was so bad of a call n the kick ball no call says things bout them LOUDLY...
She is already the coach of the team...why not make it official?
Bring wheeler back..we need her defense..
There were times in this game when Sides didn’t have Caitlin at point guard. That’s stupid. Most possessions where Caitlin is running the show turn out well. Often, she is open and the others ignore her and drive in for a bad layup. Layups and bank shots from the low block should be made 95% of the time. Fever makes about 40% and don’t get their own rebounds! They’d be better off having Caitlin shoot 3s
Sound quality is poor. Get a pro in to fix it.
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
Sorry, just me holding my iPhone.
I think using the younger player s with CC much better,, faster and quicker.
I think she will be an amazing coach after she is done in the WNBA . Talks extremely well as a coach
As she becomes more media aware she will drop the monotone delivery.
@bc7013
25 күн бұрын
who the hell cares
Lucky your knee was bent while you rolled the ankle as this reduced the tensile force on your tendons... and thus reduced a serious injury.
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
That might explain why I shattered my ankle a week ago. Fracture, Tore ligament, tore tendons. Stepped off 2 railroad ties with leg stretched not bent. Still don't really understand how I rolled my ankle to the point of hearing 6 consecutive loud pops and then a huge bulge quickly after on side of ankle. I somewhat athletic 41 yr oldand pretty bothered by such a simple injury. Just don't understand why I would've rolled my ankle on such a short drop and to that extent.
I expected to see more from Boston.
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
We all do. Been a disappointment so far, but it's very early and they've went up against really good bigs
Take more shots the coach needs to tell her if she has an open look don't hesitate, I think she trying to hard to find her teammates and not be selfish
Caitlin's body needs to be able to hold up this is a lot of wear and tear it's very rough compared to college. I want to hear Caitlin start taking responsibility instead of saying what we have to do I need to hear her sing that I need to play better and I need the will this team to victories her teammates will respect her more considering she gets most of the attention. Holding herself accountable will go a long way with her teammates
@a2knyc
25 күн бұрын
she says "we" whether it is her mistakes or other mistakes
@Oneanddone14
25 күн бұрын
You must not watch many of her interviews. She says regularly how she can't make excuses for being tired or banged up; after one game she said she was not effective and her teammate disagreed; her post passing game needs improvement, etc, etc. What rookie player after their team soundly gets beat in her first game as a pro faces the press? I have never seen that in way too many years of watching sports. She needs to stop complaining to the refs.
@JhunixTagalog-yu8ez
25 күн бұрын
Why? Is she the team? As if you dont know that the coach is holding her bcoz she dont want her favorite player be left behind.
@Joshua-me1wi
25 күн бұрын
A good teammate really says "we" instead of "I". She's actually talking graciously and sounds like a coach.
@James-ki5ix
25 күн бұрын
@@Joshua-me1wiif you say so
C. Clark new nickname is the great white hope of the WNBA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@TheTerrenceross
25 күн бұрын
Actually, I think it's more interesting than that.
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
Ughhhhh.. Sue bird, Brianna Taylor, Sabrina ionescue, Sophia Cunningham, kelsey Plum, etc... What r u talking about?
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
^stars
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
Wow you’re clever. It’s like reverse racism is cool huh? Feel good yet? Yawnnn
@redwinstead7873
25 күн бұрын
@@SC68170 yes indeed I am a white dude with a black wife so I know wat racism is and most of these black girls are so damm racist and they are scared that the white girl of taken there man to
0-4 for handsome Cait! 😅😅
Draft Stuelke next year
Boston is still underwhelming. Fagbenie stepped it up. She’s faster than I thought. My starting five is Clark, Wallace, Smith, Fagbenie and Mitchell. Trade or release Boston
@stevethompson210
25 күн бұрын
I hear ya. I have said similar things about Boston. Tonight we saw many players step up and perform. Boston is not going to want to be the one holding back the team. She is going to be highly motivated to step up her game. Look at what Wheeler did tonight. She did a nice job. Especially the assist to CC late in the game. That was really impressive.
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
I was saying that before this game because she's slow and doesn't mesh with the fast pace scheme. But she was impressive and hard working at times. And actually set decent screens to open up opportunities for her and her teammates. Still not sure its a good fit tho. Yes. That 1 tall british chick was awesome! She hustled and played great
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
@@SC68170 she had 10 boards and 12 points or more, and some fast breaks
Final they play an average defense. WNBA stacked them early with top 5 defenses- Poor marketing...
Fouls, rebounds, turnovers, missed layups, no fast bresk/transition, no credible outside threat. Little they can do about all the foul calls, it's WNBA officials, the league vets know how they roll. All the rest are team weaknesses. When Clark is, or is among the team leaders in made layups and rebounds, that's a HUGE problem.
It's just basketball 🏀
BOSTON COST THEM THE GAME MORE THAN ONE OCCASION NOT FINISHING...GIVE THE DAMN BALL TO CC TO CLOSE NOT BOSTON FREAKN COACH FIRE HER
Is this what they call struggling...? A rookie against the vet and still dominate,,
I still hope they fire Sides. I don’t like her lineup decisions.
Coach needs to call players out, it seems with her teammates there is a conspiracy to keep ball from Caitlin and to miss shoots, when she goes to bench they suddenly come alive and start scoring. . I think they have decided to freeze Caitlin out. When Caitlin is on the bench usually you have 5 black players on the floor.
Caitlin is a great player and they love attacking her even her own team mates. I tell you the fever team needs a total makeover starting with the coach. I look at their game stats from year 2000 up until now. The Fever is not a great team. They could be, if the y would play like a team instead of playing like they are stranger’s .
Clark needs to work on her dribbling. Needs to gain speed and explosiveness to the basket. Play more with her emotions in check. She's not growing any taller. But she needs to get better. Tonight, the team played with better offensive rhythm and flow when she was on the bench.
@myapatterson8228
25 күн бұрын
She didn’t get a chance to work on anything she went straight from the championship to training camp the fever barely get to rest or practice she’s only a rookie give it time
@Zakarman43
25 күн бұрын
She knows exactly where she has to grow
@TaiyouArt
25 күн бұрын
@@myapatterson8228 went from carrying a small Iowa team to 2 natty games, breaking the all time d1 scoring record , to carrying a whole ass professional women’s league that no one was watching. She must be tired as hell
@myapatterson8228
25 күн бұрын
@@TaiyouArt exactly she literally had no time to work on her game while others went overseas and got better not to mention the fever play every other day they tired and need rest
@SC68170
25 күн бұрын
Ehhh..I'd say thats a 50/50 call
She’s already complaining to the ref. I watch WNBA cuz I’m tired of the men whining. She’s gonna start the same trend 🤦🏿
@roee78
25 күн бұрын
Yep
@michellesmith9522
25 күн бұрын
Not new for her though…go back and watch film…her dad even had to tell her before from the stands to stop whining and play
@jarrodmcdermott9109
25 күн бұрын
The refs blew calls on who was defending CC so shut up
@jarrodmcdermott9109
25 күн бұрын
Refs paid off for suns to play prison ball against CC
@Ghost-ri4xn
24 күн бұрын
@@jarrodmcdermott9109 oh yes I’ll shut up. You have that much control over me that I’m just going to shut up 🤣
why has indiana and nyl played 4 games and everyone else only 2-3 scheduling is weird they were tryna force caitlin down our throats the marketing and scheduling is weird
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
TV networks wanted to showcase Clark -- and get the ratings bump. Simple as that. So much intrigue with her + her game coming off the national title run.
Another game, another underwhelming performance ending in a loss. Looks more like Christian Laettner than Michael Jordan.
She can’t get that tech just walk away man
Aliyah Boston f'ed up with her layup at the end to lose the game for the Fever. She's awful! 😖
@ScottAgness
24 күн бұрын
that was a costly miss.