Fever Beat Sun, Reach Cup Final Amid Chaos

The Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, defeated the Connecticut Sun 88-71 in a heated Commissioner's Cup game marked by multiple altercations and three player ejections. Clark, returning from a quad injury, contributed 20 points and 6 assists despite enduring a poke in the eye and being knocked to the floor during the physical contest. The game's officiating drew criticism from both coaches, including Fever coach Stephanie White, and figures like Chris Evert for failing to control the escalating physicality. Indiana's win secured their spot in the Commissioner's Cup Final against the Minnesota Lynx. Clark's on-court resilience and off-court presence continue to draw unprecedented attention to the WNBA. The matchup also highlighted a growing rivalry between Clark and Connecticut's Jacy Sheldon, rooted in their college basketball history.