Alyssa Thomas suspended 1 game, issued flagrant foul for 'reckless' contact with Caitlin Clark
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Key Points:
- Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game and given a Flagrant Foul 2 for recklessly making contact with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat during a recent game, an incident labeled a "non-basketball act" by the league.
- The contact occurred in the second quarter of the Fever's 111-109 win, with Clark later leaving the game due to a back injury; Thomas was not initially called for a foul during the play.
- Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials for missing the incident during the game, highlighting concerns about player safety and respect on the court.
- Fever president Kelly Krauskopf praised the WNBA's review and disciplinary action, emphasizing the league's commitment to player safety as the team prepares for upcoming games.
- Caitlin Clark retains five technical fouls for the season after a prior technical call was upheld, putting her three fouls away from an automatic suspension, with further suspensions possible for additional technical fouls.
