Caitlin Clark's Fever teammates intervene, avoiding WNBA suspension risk

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.

• 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Replay shows Caitlin Clark’s Fever teammates may have saved her from automatic WNBA suspension