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Caitlin Clark avoids technical foul during heated exchange against Dream

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Caitlin Clark avoids technical foul during heated exchange against Dream

Summary

Caitlin Clark engaged in a tense exchange with referees during the Fever's game against the Atlanta Dream on June 5, 2026. During the confrontation, Clark reportedly said, "Call it!" to an official, to which the ref replied, "Caitlin, get away from me," before Clark allegedly responded with a vulgar remark. Despite the heated moment, Clark did not receive a technical foul. The incident gained attention online as lip readers analyzed the exchange. The Fever secured an 83-71 victory over the Dream.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark faced a referee during the game against Atlanta Dream.
•Clark reportedly said, "Call it!" to the referee.
•The Fever won the game 83-71 against the Dream.
•Lip readers analyzed the exchange that became a viral topic.
•Clark did not receive a technical foul despite the confrontation.

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1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark somehow avoided a technical for what lip-readers caught in heated exchange

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark somehow avoided a technical foul during a heated referee exchange in the Fever-Dream game, and what lip-readers caught is going viral.
— Yahoo Sports

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