Caitlin Clark struggles in overtime loss to Aces, critiqued by supporters
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 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
- 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
"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.
"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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External links- 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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