Caitlin Clark's Fever teammates intervene, avoiding WNBA suspension risk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Caitlin Clark recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Portland Fire, 112-98, on August 1, 2026. Late in the first quarter, after a missed foul call on Clark, teammates Ty Harris and Aliyah Boston intervened to prevent her from confronting officials, averting a potential eighth technical foul that would lead to an automatic suspension. With the Fever currently on a five-game winning streak, Clark's performance has been vital to their success, as they prepare for a challenging upcoming match against the Minnesota Lynx.
- •Clark's 3-pointer before the buzzer gives Indiana a 27-25 lead.
- •The Fever improve to 19-10 with the victory over the Fire.
- •Clark risks suspension due to her technical foul count this season.
- •Upcoming game against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx is crucial.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Replay shows Caitlin Clark’s Fever teammates may have saved her from automatic WNBA suspension
"Aliyah Boston and Ty Harris quickly intervened after Clark became furious over an apparent missed foul during Indiana’s win over Portland.
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