Angel Reese Has Some Harsh Words For Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese Has Some Harsh Words For Caitlin Clark
The latest clash between WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese occurred during the 2025 season opener between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on May 17, 2025. The incident took place in the third quarter when Clark committed a hard foul on Reese, wrapping her up and causing her to fall as she drove to the basket. Officials reviewed the play and upgraded it to a flagrant foul.
Despite the physical nature of the encounter, Reese downplayed the situation in her post-game comments, simply stating: “Basketball play, refs got it right, move on.” This measured response suggests a professional approach to what many fans view as an ongoing rivalry between the two players.
#Sky’s Angel Reese on the flagrant foul she received from #Fever’s Caitlin Clark:
“Basketball play. Refs got it right. Move on.” | @TheAthleticWBB pic.twitter.com/aOE0OxWkAZ
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 17, 2025
The game itself was decidedly one-sided, with Clark’s Fever dominating in a 93-58 victory over Reese’s Sky. Both players displayed their elite skills despite the confrontation:
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Shooting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 20 | 10 | 10 | 6/13 FG |
| Reese | 12 | 17 | – | 5/14 FG |
Clark’s triple-double performance included four three-pointers, while Reese showed her rebounding prowess with 17 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass.
This incident adds another chapter to their competitive history, which has featured physical play from both sides. Interestingly, last season featured a similar scenario but with reversed roles, when Reese committed a flagrant foul against Clark.
The officiating crew’s decision to assess a flagrant foul appeared appropriate given the contact, and both players continued competing after the brief confrontation.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
