Caitlin Clark’s frustration boiled over during the Indiana Fever’s narrow loss to Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings — the Wings’ first win over Indiana in four meetings this season.
Clark, expected to shine in her sophomore WNBA year after a record-breaking rookie campaign, has instead been sidelined for much of the season, missing 20 games in total — including the last 11 straight — due to ongoing issues. Without her, Indiana has gone 10-10, with three of Dallas’ matchups (including this win) taking place in her absence.
A viral TikTok clip captured Clark’s animated reactions from the bench, showing her repeatedly voicing displeasure toward referees. It reflects a season of mounting frustration, as she has played in only 13 of the Fever’s 34 games. While she has delivered clutch performances in her limited appearances — such as scoring nine points in 38 seconds to hand New York its first loss — she also missed the Commissioner’s Cup Final and the All-Star Game despite leading fan voting.
Known for her fiery interactions with officials, Clark’s vocal presence has only grown while she’s been sidelined, signaling her eagerness to return. The Fever, currently 18-15, remain in solid playoff position with 11 games left, needing five more wins to surpass last season’s 20-20 finish and secure another postseason berth. Their next test is at home against Washington, followed by a matchup with struggling Connecticut.