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Mercury's Thomas suspended 1 game for shot to Clark's throat
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was given a flagrant foul 2 penalty and a one-game suspension for recklessly making contact with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat during a game.
- The incident occurred in the second quarter of Phoenix's 111-109 win over Indiana, with Thomas appearing to thrust her fist into Clark's neck while scrambling for the ball.
- No foul was called during the game, but the WNBA reviewed the play and imposed the suspension, citing it as a non-basketball act.
- Fever coach Stephanie White condemned the action as egregious and disrespectful, criticizing the inconsistency in officiating and the failure to protect Clark, who left the game with a back injury.
- White also highlighted another uncalled reckless play against Clark during the game, emphasizing frustration over repeated missed calls against the star player.
