The WNBA has suspended Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in Wednesday night’s matchup against Indiana. The incident occurred with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty for it. No foul was called on the play by officials.
Reaction to the Incident
Fever coach Stephanie White expressed her disappointment with the incident, stating that it was egregious and unacceptable. The Fever team president, Kelly Krauskopf, also released a statement, emphasizing the importance of player safety in the league.
The physical play carried over to Wednesday’s game, which the Mercury won 111-109. Clark left the game in the third quarter due to a back issue and finished with 19 points and eight assists in 20 minutes.
Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.
