Caitlin Clark's Interaction With WNBA Referee During Fever Game Caught on Camera

The Indiana Fever opened their preseason against the Washington Mystics at home in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Saturday’s showdown saw the Mystics jump out to an early 24-13 first‑quarter lead, before the Fever bounced back and edged out the victory in the second half.

However, this time it wasn’t a crazy buzzer-beater or record-setting stat line that dominated headlines, but rather WNBA star Caitlin Clark’s exchange with the refs.

With the Fever’s talisman absent due to a precautionary left‑leg issue, the spotlight shifted to Clark on the bench.

A video that quickly went viral on X showed Clark rising from the sideline and delivering a pointed message to the referee, lips moving, arms gesturing.

Clark is the NCAA’s all‑time leading scorer (3,951 points) and a catalyst for the WNBA’s recent surge in popularity.

Last season, she led the league in assists (8.4 apg), shattering three‑point and assist marks, and becoming the first rookie to record a triple‑double.

Her every move, on and off the court, is now fodder for headlines and endless debate.

Without Clark’s 19.2 ppg and playmaking, Indiana relied on a collective effort on Saturday.

Sophie Cunningham’s 21 points led the way in scoring, followed by Lexie Hull (13), Kelsey Mitchell (12) and Natasha Howard (11).

Indiana shot 96.4% from the free-throw line (27-of-28), and forced 25 Mystics turnovers, converting them into 17 points.

Now, the Fever return to Iowa City Sunday, Clark’s collegiate home turf, against Brazil’s national team, a game likely to draw national TV coverage and renewed focus on Clark’s every move.

Caitlin Clark’s Interaction With WNBA Referee During Fever Game Caught on Camera

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