On Sunday, Angel Reese headbutted Caitlin Clark and was additionally handled badly by her Chicago Sky rivals, resulting in outrage from Dave Portnoy.
Clark and the Indiana Fever performed Chicago on Sunday for the primary time since Chennedy Carter was taken with the No. 1 decide within the WNBA Draft earlier this month.
The Fever received the primary assembly 71–70 on June 1, however the recreation was marred by a hip-check foul on Clark by Sky guard Carter earlier than the inbounds play.
Clarke and Indiana had been victorious as soon as once more of their second assembly, profitable 91–83 due to their freshman's 23 factors, 9 assists and eight rebounds.
But it surely wasn't lengthy earlier than Clarke was focused as soon as once more by Rees, Carter and her Sky teammate Dana Evans.
(L-R) Angel Reese, Dana Evans and Chennedy Carter all tackle Kaitlin Clark on Sunday
Angel Reese hits Caitlin Clark within the head as a result of she was the goal of extra tough play
Earlier, Chennedy Carter and her Sky teammate Dana Evans mixed to foul Clarke
Evans held Clarke's arm again as she tried to shoot, whereas Carter held her down.
The reverse angle clearly exhibits Clark was fouled as she initially dribbled in the direction of the ring
Carter refuses to let go of Clark's hand and throws it within the air earlier than he can say something to her
Barstool chief Dave Portnoy accuses X of 'appearing like Chicago Sky' on Chicago Sky
Within the first quarter, as Clark was driving towards the basket, Evans put her arm round Clark’s center to cease her momentum.
However when Clarke pointed to the referee for a foul, Evans slapped her hand away from Clarke and tried to say one thing earlier than smiling on the Fever star.
This prompted Barstool Sports activities chief Portnoy to publish a clip of the play on X and write: 'The Chicago Sky doing the Chicago Sky factor.'
Then, within the third quarter, Clark was leaping for the basket when Reese hit her within the head.
The ball had clearly gone previous the previous LSU participant, who continued to strike Clark within the head along with his arm.
After the foul play with Reese, Portnoy posted: 'Stunning. Angelo Reese and Skye are appearing like Angel Reese and Skye. Kaitlyn is cooking them up, by the way in which.'
Portnoy is an enormous fan of Clarke and not too long ago expressed his displeasure at her being ignored for the Olympic roster
The bodycheck, which occurred earlier this month, and Carter's lack of apology for it, sparked days of controversy on social media, dividing followers and resulting in accusations of racism from either side.
“I’m able to play as we speak’s recreation,” Carter mentioned earlier than Sunday’s recreation.
'I don't care what folks say. I don't care what they're speaking about. I'm locked up.'
Clarke has aimed to remain out of the controversy, however not too long ago clarified that she doesn't need her identify used to push a political agenda. She additionally mentioned she doesn't must apologize to Carter for the foul play.
'Basketball is aggressive. I perceive that,' Clark mentioned. 'Generally your feelings get the very best of you – that occurred to me just a few occasions throughout my profession. Individuals are aggressive.
'(Carter) has been enjoying very well this season. She's performed some actually good basketball — in my eyes, she's most likely in first place for sixth participant of the 12 months.'
