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The rivalry is still real between Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese and Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark. The two have been sparring since the 2023 national championship between LSU and Iowa.
On Saturday, the Sky and Fever kicked off the 2025 regular season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever dominated from the start, leading 45-32 at halftime. Reese made WNBA history in the first half, becoming the fastest player in league history to record 450 points and rebounds.
Frustrations for Reese boiled over with 4:38 remaining in the third quarter and the Sky trailing 56-42. Clark committed what appeared to be a hard foul on Reese going for a layup. The force of Clark’s impact put Reese on the hardwood floor.
Drama between Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark
Reese immediately popped up to confront Clark, and teammates had to separate her from the 2024 No. 1 pick.
Caitlin Clark received a flagrant foul on this play.
Aliyah Boston and Angel Reese received offsetting technical fouls. pic.twitter.com/jzQYEW92TW
— ESPN (@espn) May 17, 2025
Clark received a flagrant foul for decking Reese. Aliyah Boston of the Fever and Reese received offsetting technical fouls for the drama that ensued after the play.
Reese made one of the two free-throw opportunities from the flagrant foul.
Reese and Clack have had notable moments in their rivalry. Reese pointed to her ring finger during the 2024 Elite Eight matchup between the Tigers and Hawkeyes.
One would assume there will be some fireworks during postgame pressers.
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