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The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese reached new heights in their latest game, marked by an intense on-court hit from Reese to Clark's face. During the heated matchup, Angel Reese struck Caitlin Clark in the face, resulting in a flagrant foul call in the third quarter of the game.
The animosity between Clark, the star guard from Indiana Fever, and Reese, Chicago Sky's standout forward, has been a hot topic in their second WNBA matchup. Their fierce competition has captivated fans and analysts alike, making every encounter highly anticipated. During the firt game between both Clark and Indiana won in a close matchup 71-70. For this matchup the intensity between Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark transformed from a shoulder check to a direct hit to Clark's face.
The flagrant foul underscored the fierce rivalry between the two players, with Reese's arm going far too high and clearly having no chance of blocking the shot. Reese seized the moment, taking advantage of the situation when Indiana was leading by one point and ensured that Chicago could not gain the upper hand for the remainder of the game.
Clark and Indiana emerged victorious with a 91-83 win, marking their first back-to-back victories of the season. They now have an opportunity to secure a third consecutive win on Wednesday against the Washington Mystics, a victory that would be highly beneficial for the team. The intense rivalry the other teams are having with Clark are setting the stage for an exciting WNBA.