Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers added another memorable moment to their on-court rivalry Thursday night during the Dallas Wings' 91-85 victory over the Indiana Fever. With less than 10 seconds remaining in the first half, Bueckers committed a foul by wrapping up Clark’s left arm.
Clark appeared frustrated by the contact, reacting by firing the ball down the court as the teams headed to the locker room. The moment sparked a brief exchange between the two star guards, though television microphones did not clearly pick up what was said. Bueckers was assessed a common foul on the play.
The tension seemed to carry into the second half, as Bueckers was later assessed a technical foul after arguing with an official following a separate foul on Clark in the third quarter.
Earlier in the week, the Fever and Wings faced each other, with both Clark and Bueckers scoring 29 points in Indiana’s 98-87 win. Following that game, Clark spoke about Bueckers, calling her an "incredible player" who "makes it really hard on us defensively." Clark added that Bueckers is a "tremendous player" who "takes what the defense gives her" and is "just a really tough guard."