Paige Bueckers tells Caitlin Clark to 'calm down' during WNBA clash
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
During a tense WNBA game on Thursday, Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever exchanged words after a foul was not immediately called. Late in the first half, Bueckers held Clark to prevent a play, leading to Clark's frustration. Amateur lip readers deciphered Bueckers' words, which reportedly advised Clark to 'calm down.' The incident contributed to a competitive game, with the Wings leading 42-40 at halftime. Bueckers ended the game with 13 points, while Clark scored 10, in a match ultimately won by the Wings, 91-85.
- •The incident occurred late in the first half of the game.
- •Bueckers held Clark, prompting a delayed foul call.
- •Dallas led 42-40 at halftime.
- •Bueckers finished with 13 points, while Clark scored 10.
- •The Wings won the game 91-85.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Paige Bueckers tell Caitlin Clark to ‘calm down’ after fouling her in Indiana Fever loss
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers Tells Caitlin Clark To “Calm Down” After Tense Play
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She’s Absolutely Right’ — Amateur Lip Readers Identify Paige Bueckers’ 2-Word Message for Caitlin Clark After Viral Altercation
"Popular WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are arguably the two most popular players in the league, but that doesn’t mean they always get along. The Dallas Wings scored a major home victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night. However, the most memorable moment of the game featured tension between the two stars. […] The post Paige Bueckers Tells Caitlin Clark To “Calm Down” After Tense Play appeared first on HEAVY.
"Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark had a small altercation during the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are widely considered by many WNBA fans as the two young superstars fighting to become the face of the league.
"Late in the first half on Thursday, Dallas Wings superstar Paige Bueckers and her Indiana Fever counterpart Caitlin Clark engaged in an intense exchange. Bueckers held Clark with both hands, but the referee initially refused to call a foul.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:45 AMWatch Paige Bueckers tell Caitlin Clark to ‘calm down’ after fouling her in Indiana Fever loss
Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark had a small altercation during the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are widely considered by many WNBA fans as the two young superstars fighting to become the face of the league.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:49 AMPaige Bueckers Tells Caitlin Clark To “Calm Down” After Tense Play
Popular WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are arguably the two most popular players in the league, but that doesn’t mean they always get along. The Dallas Wings scored a major home victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night. However, the most memorable moment of the game featured tension between the two stars. […] The post Paige Bueckers Tells Caitlin Clark To “Calm Down” After Tense Play appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:08 AM‘She’s Absolutely Right’ — Amateur Lip Readers Identify Paige Bueckers’ 2-Word Message for Caitlin Clark After Viral Altercation
Late in the first half on Thursday, Dallas Wings superstar Paige Bueckers and her Indiana Fever counterpart Caitlin Clark engaged in an intense exchange. Bueckers held Clark with both hands, but the referee initially refused to call a foul.
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