Caitlin Clark faces backlash after late-game mistakes in Fever loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever drew criticism for her late-game performance during a match against the New York Liberty on August 22, 2026. Trailing 103-100, Clark failed to score in the final minute, missing critical free throws and committing a foul, contributing to her team's defeat. Fans and analysts highlighted her lack of decision-making under pressure, further questioning her reliability as a player in clutch moments. The Fever's disappointing result raises concerns about their playoff positioning as the season progresses.
- •Clark had the ball with 50 seconds left but did not take a tying shot.
- •She missed two free throws with 24 seconds remaining.
- •Clark committed a foul after expressing frustration over a no-call.
- •Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 25 points.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘These Losses Are on Caitlin Clark,’ ‘Simply Can’t Happen’ — WNBA World Rips Fever Superstar for Missing Clutch FTs in Loss to Liberty
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not a winning player’: Criticism mounts for Caitlin Clark after she ‘choked’ again
"The Indiana Fever’s recent struggles have put Caitlin Clark under the microscope, and her latest performance against the New York Liberty has sparked another wave of criticism. The Fever were within striking distance of the Liberty on Saturday night, but a series of missed opportunities prevented the Fever from completing the comeback.
"Earlier this month, Caitlin Clark drew criticism from fans and media after she missed two free throws that would have essentially clinched the game for her team in a game the Indiana Fever ultimately lost in overtime. Now, Clark is facing criticism for her late-game performance yet again. During Saturday night’s game against the New…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:21 AM‘These Losses Are on Caitlin Clark,’ ‘Simply Can’t Happen’ — WNBA World Rips Fever Superstar for Missing Clutch FTs in Loss to Liberty
The Indiana Fever’s recent struggles have put Caitlin Clark under the microscope, and her latest performance against the New York Liberty has sparked another wave of criticism. The Fever were within striking distance of the Liberty on Saturday night, but a series of missed opportunities prevented the Fever from completing the comeback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:54 AM‘Not a winning player’: Criticism mounts for Caitlin Clark after she ‘choked’ again
Earlier this month, Caitlin Clark drew criticism from fans and media after she missed two free throws that would have essentially clinched the game for her team in a game the Indiana Fever ultimately lost in overtime. Now, Clark is facing criticism for her late-game performance yet again. During Saturday night’s game against the New…
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