Part III of the heated rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is set for Sunday, following last week’s dramatic flagrant foul incident involving Reese. However, when it comes to the larger rivalry between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, Clark and her head coach, Christie Sides, have differing perspectives.
During a postgame press conference, Clark downplayed the significance of the upcoming game against the Sky, stating, “I’m pretty sure the only people that view this as a rivalry is all of [the media]. For us, it’s just a game of basketball.” This statement contrasts sharply with Coach Sides’ view. Reflecting on her tenure with the Sky, Sides remarked, “Well, I spent my first six years in Chicago, and this was a huge rivalry. So it’s been one for quite some time. Definitely a good rivalry.”
The differing opinions between Clark and Sides are evident. While Clark sees the matchup as just another game, Sides recognizes the historical and emotional intensity of the rivalry. Fever fans are undoubtedly hoping for cohesion between their star player and head coach as they face off against the Sky.
Despite the discrepancy in their views, both Clark and Sides are focused on the team’s performance. Fans will be eager to see if their united efforts translate into a victory in this much-anticipated game.
