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Watch: Sun guard mocks Caitlin Clark
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) reacts after a three-point basket against the Indiana Fever in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Sun guard mocks Caitlin Clark, hits first-half buzzer beater vs. Fever

Sun guard DiJonai Carrington stole the show in Connecticut's 89-72 win over the Indiana Fever on Monday.

In the second quarter, Carrington had a priceless reaction to a questionable foul called against her while guarding Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark.

The No. 1 overall pick of April's WNBA draft sold the contact well, and Carrington exaggerated Clark's reaction when expressing her point to an official.

However, the four-year veteran got revenge in the waning seconds of the first half by picking Clark's pocket and hustling down the court to hit a layup just before the halftime buzzer.

Carrington finished the game with 22 points, the second most in her career, on 7-of-9 shooting and added six rebounds, three assists and three steals.

She's started all 11 games for the Sun this year after coming off the bench during her first three seasons. Her growth has been a wonderful addition to a Connecticut team led by Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner.

Carrington's quickness gives her an edge on defenders, such as on this second-quarter drive, which ended with a strong finish and a trip to the free-throw line.

Carrington, a former second-round pick, also played excellent defense on Clark. The Fever star finished with 10 points while shooting just 3-of-8 from the court.

With the win, the Sun improved to 10-1, the best record in the WNBA.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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