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"Nothing malicious about it" - Caitlin Clark goes unapologetic on her flagrant foul on Angel Reese

Modified May 17, 2025 21:39 GMT

Caitlin Clark made her feelings clear about fouling Angel Reese under the basket during the Indiana Fever's 35 point win (93-58) over the Chicago Sky in their season opener on Saturday.

Speaking with ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe after the third quarter, the Fever star clarified her decision to foul Angel Reese, who reacted to the push by charging at Clark, mouthing obscenities.

“It’s just a good take foul. Either Angel gets wide open 2 points. Or, you know, we send them to the free throw line. Nothing malicious about it. Just a good take foul. Every basketball player knows that.” - Caitlin Clark

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