Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever argues a call with a referee during the second half of a game against the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 19, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Everyone makes mistakes on the basketball court, from the players to the coaches to the referees. But one mistake made by a WNBA referee on Wednesday night is just indefensible. Wednesday night, Clark and the Indiana Fever topped the Washington Mystics, though a brutal foul on the rookie point guard was not called. How does this not get called? “How does she not get even these obvious foul calls???”
“Now that is how you give someone a hard foul. That is a good hard foul, not a cheap shot. Just a hard foul to make sure Caitlin doesn’t get the and one, but without putting her season in danger or a concussion,” one fan wrote.
“She barely even got the ball I’m crying, that was the clearest foul of the whole night too,” one fan added. “I wonder why wasn’t it challenged? Did Sides think she may need it later? Smh,” one fan added.
“foul calls are missed sometimes. its not targeting its just reffing basketball in real time. yes its a foul yes it should’ve been called,” one fan added.
Clark and the Fever, meanwhile, won their third straight game on Wednesday night.
Despite the missed call on Caitlin Clark during the Indiana Fever’s game against the Washington Mystics, the team still managed to secure a victory, marking their third straight win. Fans, however, were left questioning how such an obvious foul went uncalled.
One fan expressed their disbelief on social media, stating, “How does she not get even these obvious foul calls??? Now that is how you give someone a hard foul.”
Another fan chimed in, “She barely even got the ball I’m crying, that was the clearest foul of the whole night too.”
Questions also arose about why the missed call wasn’t challenged. One fan speculated, “Did Sides think she may need it later? Smh.”
While some fans acknowledged that missed calls are a part of the game, they still emphasized the importance of accurate refereeing. One fan mentioned, “foul calls are missed sometimes. It’s not targeting; it’s just reffing basketball in real time. Yes, it’s a foul; yes, it should’ve been called.”
Despite the controversy surrounding the missed call, the Indiana Fever continue to showcase their resilience on the court, garnering support from their dedicated fans.
Following the controversial missed foul call on Caitlin Clark during the game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics, fans were left questioning the decision made by the referee. Despite this oversight, the Indiana Fever managed to secure their third consecutive victory on Wednesday night.
Expressions of disbelief flooded social media platforms, with one fan highlighting the blatant nature of the uncalled foul, stating, “How does she not get even these obvious foul calls???” Another fan expressed their frustration, noting, “She barely even got the ball I’m crying, that was the clearest foul of the whole night too.”
Speculation arose regarding the reasoning behind not challenging the missed call, with one fan wondering, “Did Sides think she may need it later? Smh.” While fans acknowledged that missed calls are inevitable in the game of basketball, they emphasized the importance of accurate refereeing. One fan reiterated this sentiment, stating, “foul calls are missed sometimes. It’s not targeting; it’s just reffing basketball in real time. Yes, it’s a foul; yes, it should’ve been called.”
Despite the controversy surrounding the missed call, the Indiana Fever continue to demonstrate their resilience on the court, earning unwavering support from their dedicated fan base. Stay tuned for more updates and insightful information.
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Source: CNN
