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Odyssey Sims tackles Caitlin Clark as Fever face Wings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:11 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Odyssey Sims tackles Caitlin Clark as Fever face Wings

Summary

During a game on August 20, 2026, Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark was tackled by Dallas Wings' Odyssey Sims, resulting in Clark falling knee-first to the floor in the fourth quarter. The play intensified discussions around physicality and officiating in the WNBA, especially regarding Clark, who had a frustrating night with only 10 points and nine assists. The Fever lost the game 91-85, ending their five-game winning streak. Clark will aim for a better performance when the Fever visit New York on August 23.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark scored 10 points against Dallas Wings
•Fever lost to Wings, ending a five-game winning streak
•Physicality surrounding Clark was a major game talking point
•Clark took only one free throw, missing her attempt
•Next game for Fever is against New York on August 23

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8:11 AMYahoo Sports — “Average WNBA Defense on Caitlin Clark”: Fever Fans React as Odyssey Sims Tackles Superstar Guard, Sending Her Knee-First to the Floor

What they're saying

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There’s hardly any Indiana Fever game in which the physicality and officiating against Caitlin Clark aren’t among the talking points. Thursday’s game between the Fever and Dallas Wings was no exception.
— Yahoo Sports

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