WNBA star Caitlin Clark recently pointed fingers at the media when questioned about her relationship with Chicago Sky standout Angel Reese. As two of the league’s brightest stars prepare to clash again on Sunday, tensions are high following their previous encounters this season, where Clark and the Indiana Fever triumphed in both matches, winning 71-70 and 91-83. These games were marked by intense competition and controversy, with Clark often facing aggressive defenses from Reese and her teammates.
In a particularly heated moment during their second game, Reese was penalized with a flagrant foul after striking Clark on the head while attempting to block a shot. Post-game, Reese criticized the officials, accusing them of giving Clark preferential treatment. Despite the on-court friction, Clark dismissed the notion of a personal rivalry with Reese, attributing such claims to media hype. She did, however, acknowledge that the narrative could boost interest in the sport.
“I’m pretty sure that the only people who view this as a rivalry are all of you,” Clark told reporters. “For us, it’s just a game of basketball. If it helps move the game forward, that’s amazing. People can talk about it.” Clark’s focus remains on the game itself, emphasizing the importance of preparation and performance over any media-driven drama.
Clark and the Fever recently celebrated their fourth consecutive win after defeating the Atlanta Dream in a record-setting game attended by 17,575 fans. This weekend’s game against the Sky, hosted at Wintrust Arena in front of 10,000 fans, promises another electrifying atmosphere. Although Clark expressed some disappointment about not playing in the larger United Center due to a scheduling conflict with rapper Russ’s concert, she remains enthusiastic about the upcoming match.
“The energy tonight was incredible,” Clark said. “There aren’t many cheering against us, and that certainly helps. It’s the kind of energy you can feed off, something you always want, and you want to perform for them. You want to be great for them.”
As Clark and Reese prepare to face off once more, the excitement is palpable. Fans are eagerly anticipating another thrilling chapter in what has become one of the WNBA’s most talked-about matchups. Whether labeled as a rivalry or not, the dynamic between these two players is undoubtedly contributing to the growing popularity and excitement surrounding women’s basketball.
