Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Confronts Referees After No-Call in Controversial Loss to New York Liberty

In a tightly contested WNBA game, the Indiana Fever narrowly lost 90-88 to the defending champion New York Liberty after a controversial no-call in the final seconds. Caitlin Clark, who led the Fever with 18 points, five rebounds, and 10 assists, was closely guarded by Natasha Cloud, who made contact that appeared to warrant a foul but was not called by the referees. Clark's frustration was evident as she confronted the officials immediately after the game, with teammates and fans also expressing outrage over the missed call. The no-call prevented Clark from potentially tying or winning the game with a three-point shot and denied her a chance at a WNBA milestone for 20-point, 10-rebound games. The Liberty improved to a 3-0 undefeated start, while the Fever dropped to 2-2 amid criticism of officiating in the game. The incident has sparked discussions about officiating standards and physical play in the league, with Cloud previously addressing backlash over contact with Clark as part of the game's nature.