Caitlin Clark struggles in overtime loss to Aces, critiqued by supporters
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Caitlin Clark faced heavy criticism following the Indiana Fever's 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on August 6. Despite a performance of 20 points and eight assists, her eight turnovers and missed free throws proved costly. Prominent supporters like Dave Portnoy conceded her poor game, highlighting two crucial mistakes in the closing moments. Clark acknowledged her accountability, particularly for missing free throws that could have sealed the win. The Fever are set to play the Chicago Sky next.
- •Indiana Fever lose 86-84 to Las Vegas Aces in overtime
- •Caitlin Clark records 20 points, 8 assists, and 8 turnovers
- •Clark misses crucial free throws and pivotal possession late in the game
- •Portnoy and Bayless critique Clark's performance during the game
- •Fever next face the Chicago Sky on August 8
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They hate her for it’ – Dave Portnoy calls out WNBA’s ‘insane disrespect’ of Caitlin Clark
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Just go start your own league already’: Dave Portnoy sends a message to Caitlin Clark after ‘insane disrespect’
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy calls on Caitlin Clark to quit WNBA after latest controversy and fans agree
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She sucked’: Dave Portnoy does not hold back on Caitlin Clark
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Chelsea Gray Made Her Pay”: Dave Portnoy, Skip Bayless Put Caitlin Clark Fandom Aside After Clutch Mistakes in Loss
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy praises his ‘beauty’ during reaction to Caitlin Clark’s costly mistake vs. Aces
"During Saturday night’s game against the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of a rather controversial technical foul call that was ultimately rescinded by the league. But before the league changed the ruling, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had a message. Portnoy, who has long been an outspoken supporter…
"Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has been a prominent Caitlin Clark fan and supporter over the years, but even he was critical of Clark’s performance against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night. The Indiana Fever fell in an 86-84 overtime thriller to the defending WNBA champion Aces on Thursday night. And while Fever superstar…
"Even Caitlin Clark’s biggest fans in the media didn’t hold back on criticizing the Indiana Fever superstar for her role in the team’s 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Dave Portnoy and Skip Bayless were among the prominent supporters of Clark who didn’t hesitate to concede that she had a bad game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM‘They hate her for it’ – Dave Portnoy calls out WNBA’s ‘insane disrespect’ of Caitlin Clark
Dave Portnoy has criticised the WNBA after Caitlin Clark’s technical foul was rescinded, calling the treatment of the Indiana Fever star ‘insane disrespect’. Clark had briefly been handed her eighth technical of the season during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Sky, which would have triggered a suspension.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:00 AM‘Just go start your own league already’: Dave Portnoy sends a message to Caitlin Clark after ‘insane disrespect’
During Saturday night’s game against the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of a rather controversial technical foul call that was ultimately rescinded by the league. But before the league changed the ruling, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had a message. Portnoy, who has long been an outspoken supporter…
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:22 PMDave Portnoy calls on Caitlin Clark to quit WNBA after latest controversy and fans agree
Dave Portnoy has urged Caitlin Clark to ‘start your own league’ after her latest WNBA controversy. The Indiana Fever star picked up her eighth technical foul of the season, which now leaves her facing a suspension.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:20 AM‘She sucked’: Dave Portnoy does not hold back on Caitlin Clark
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has been a prominent Caitlin Clark fan and supporter over the years, but even he was critical of Clark’s performance against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night. The Indiana Fever fell in an 86-84 overtime thriller to the defending WNBA champion Aces on Thursday night. And while Fever superstar…
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:40 AM“Chelsea Gray Made Her Pay”: Dave Portnoy, Skip Bayless Put Caitlin Clark Fandom Aside After Clutch Mistakes in Loss
Even Caitlin Clark’s biggest fans in the media didn’t hold back on criticizing the Indiana Fever superstar for her role in the team’s 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Dave Portnoy and Skip Bayless were among the prominent supporters of Clark who didn’t hesitate to concede that she had a bad game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:32 AMDave Portnoy praises his ‘beauty’ during reaction to Caitlin Clark’s costly mistake vs. Aces
Dave Portnoy admits Caitlin Clark’s wasn’t up to the mark against the Las Vegas Aces. On most nights, Caitlin Clark is outright the best player on the court, but that wasn’t the case during the Indiana Fever’s 86-84 OT defeat against the Las Vegas Aces.
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