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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game after committing a Flagrant Foul 2 on Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark by driving her hand into Clark’s throat during a game.
- The foul occurred in the second quarter of Phoenix’s 111-109 win over Indiana, but was not called during the game; Clark left the game in the second half due to a back injury.
- Indiana head coach Stephanie White criticized the league for inconsistent officiating and inadequate protection of Clark, a rising WNBA star who has faced frequent physical play since entering the league.
- This is not the first time a foul involving Clark has been upgraded to a flagrant, highlighting ongoing concerns about the physicality directed at her; Clark is currently averaging career-best stats in her third season.
- Thomas will miss the Fever’s upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks, while Phoenix will play the Toronto Tempo during her suspension.
