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Caitlin Clark’s teammate steps in to save her from heated referee moment amid rocky preseason start

News RoomBy News RoomMay 12, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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Caitlin Clark, furious, marching straight toward a referee after a call she clearly didn’t agree with. It’s the kind of raw, unscripted moment that reminds you just how intense preseason games can get, even before the real scoreboard pressure kicks in. But what really caught everyone’s attention? The way her teammate Sophie Cunningham jumped in and gently pulled her away, keeping Clark from saying one word too many or worse, picking up a technical foul.

It’s the kind of moment that’s going to stick with fans for a while. Clark was visibly fired up, her eyes locked on the ref, and you could feel the tension through the screen. Cunningham’s move wasn’t flashy, but it might’ve saved the Fever from losing a key player early in the game.

In the end, Indiana Fever held on for an 81-76 win over Atlanta Dream in their WNBA preseason opener, a solid start on the scoreboard, but a rocky one in terms of composure.

Caitlin Clark starts WNBA preseason by arguing with the referee

There’s a reason everyone’s watching Caitlin Clark this season. After a historic rookie year that shattered records and packed arenas, expectations are sky high for her sophomore run. And like any rising star, she’s now under a bigger microscope. Every reaction, every stare down, every word muttered toward a ref it’s all being dissected. That’s the price of being a phenomenon: you’re not just playing basketball anymore, you’re part of the show.

Still, it’s easy to forget she’s only in her second year. The spotlight is relentless, and moments like this one are proof that she’s still adjusting not just to the league, but to the weight of all the attention.

And let’s not ignore the subtext some fans (and maybe even some refs) seem to expect more from Clark. Is it fair? Maybe not. But when you come into the WNBA with headlines, endorsement deals, and the title of “next big thing,” people treat you differently. Some defenders might go harder, and some calls might be tighter. How she handles that pressure could define her season.

This near-technique also sets the stage for the storylines everyone’s waiting for: Clark vs. Angel Reese, Clark vs. the league, Clark vs. the hype. The Fever came out with a win, but you can bet coaches and teammates are going to be watching how she keeps her cool in games that really matter. The preseason is just a warm up, the drama is only getting started.

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