The game officials drew significant attention during Sunday’s Game 1 matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, which ended in a decisive 93-69 victory for the Sun, giving them a 1-0 lead in the first-round WNBA Playoff series. Several controversial moments occurred, notably a few shot-clock issues, especially during the first half. One incident saw the clock incorrectly set at 14 seconds instead of the standard 24 as Caitlin Clark and the Fever advanced the ball in transition. This error forced the referees to halt the game, disrupting Indiana’s momentum. Clark expressed her frustration during a stoppage, telling the official, “Not on my fast break, though. Come on!”
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The Fever struggled to find their rhythm in this game, and some might say that the unexpected stoppages affected their ability to get going. Regardless, there’s nothing Clark or the team can do now—it’s all in the past. Indiana has no choice but to look ahead. Clark and the Fever face a must-win situation on Wednesday in Game 2 of the best-of-three series. A win in Connecticut would push the series to a decisive Game 3 in Indianapolis, but a loss will bring an end to an otherwise remarkable season for Clark and her team.
