Teammates help Clark dodge potential suspension in Fever win

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Teammates help Caitlin Clark dodge potential suspension in Fever win over Fire

By Ernesto Cova | Last updated Aug 1, 2026 10:56 AM ET

Led by Caitlin Clark's fourth career triple-double, Stephanie White's team took down the Portland Fire with another high-scoring output, climbing to the No. 4 spot with a 112-98 win.

The Fever point guard was brilliant from start to finish, dropping 26 points on nine shots. However, this could've been a costly win for her team, as she was a bit too close to an automatic one-game suspension.

Clark got heated after a no-call on an off-balance three-pointer right before the end of the first quarter. Fortunately for her, her teammates were there to talk some sense into her.

Aliyah Boston and Tyasha Harris saved Caitlin Clark from a suspension

As shown in the clip, Clark immediately went at the official's face and complained about the no-call.

How the hell did Caitlin Clark make this shot!!

She was definitely fouled too pic.twitter.com/q8FQS04iLx
— Kyle Ingram (@SnapshotKyle) August 1, 2026

Then, as she tried to approach the referee, Fever guard Tyasha Harris pushed her back before Aliyah Boston also jumped in and got her right to the bench.

Referees usually have a short leash for the emotional Clark, who's another technical away from an automatic one-game suspension.

Clark may have used that anger as motivation for the remainder of the game. She finished the night with 26 points, 10 boards and 10 dimes to push her team's winning streak to five games.

The Fever can't afford to have the face of the franchise miss games, more so because she can't keep her cool.

Then again, that's just part of the Caitlin Clark experience. She's unapologetic about her emotions, and in all honesty, it should be just a matter of time before she's T'd up again.

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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