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Caitlin Clark asking teammate to hit Bucks fan with T-shirt draws divided opinions: "but Angel was the thug for a celebration?

Modified Apr 24, 2025 03:30 GMT

Caitlin Clark and some of her Indiana Fever teammates went to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday for Game 2 of the Pacers-Bucks series. Midway through the second quarter, Clark and Co. joined a t-shirt-tossing event to add excitement to the home crowd. As the WNBA superstar exited the floor, she could be seen telling teammate Natasha Howard to hit a Bucks fan in the face with a t-shirt.

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Fans promptly reacted to the viral clip:

“Wishing harm on someone, but Angel was the ‘thug’ for a celebration?? Ok. I just found this interesting that’s all. Of course they’re praising her and saying how ‘cool’ she is for saying this ol ignorant s**t”

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One fan said:

“Sophie’s down bad”

Another fan added:

“lol is she talking about a bucks fan at the pacers game?”

@Milo_Doodle_ continued:

“Sophie’s going to need to take over protecting Caitlin from herself”

@JJ_indy commented:

“A woman after my own heart”

Sophie Cunningham, on Caitlin Clark’s right, was surprised to hear their superstar point guard make the comment. Cunningham could not hold back a burst of laughter after hearing what Clark said.

Clark’s competitiveness has to be oozing regardless of the situation. Before the viral comment, she also tried to fake out a Bucks fan wearing a deer-hunting outfit. After eventually giving the said fan a t-shirt, she left him hanging for a high five.

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Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever fans watched the Pacers hold on for a 123-115 win against the Bucks

With Caitlin Clark and some of her Indiana Fever teammates watching at courtside, the Indiana Pacers held on for a 123-115 win. Pascal Siakam drained a crucial 8-2 run late to give the No. 3 team in the Eastern Conference a 2-0 series lead.

Clark’s good friend and Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton also showed up big time. Haliburton finished the game with 21 points, 12 assists and five rebounds. As a point guard, Clark had to be impressed with the way Haliburton ran the Pacers' offense.

Caitlin Clark is a staple in Pacers' home games. She might not see them again against the Bucks if the Pacers win Games 3 and 4 in Milwaukee.

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