Caitlin Clark, Rhyne Howard Clash in Physical Fever-Dream WNBA Game

A heated exchange occurred between Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard during their WNBA matchup, as both players clashed near half court late in the first quarter. The confrontation began when Howard was called for a foul while aggressively defending Clark, leading to a brief physical and verbal altercation in which Howard reportedly said 'try it,' and Clark responded, 'I'm not scared of you.' The situation was quickly defused by teammates, and no technical fouls were assessed. This encounter followed a close previous game between the teams, where the Dream narrowly defeated the Fever, and highlighted the competitive tension as Atlanta focused on limiting Clark's impact. Clark, known for her fiery demeanor, has been unafraid of physical play since her debut, including a flagrant foul in her first game. The rivalry between Clark and Howard, along with the overall chippy nature of the series, is drawing significant attention as both teams look to assert themselves early in the WNBA season.