Fever 'Not Going to Hang Our Heads' After Final Plays Can't Tie Game in Loss to Wings
Clark scored 20 points in her first WNBA game since July, but the Fever allowed 107 points and missed a chance to force overtime.
- On Saturday, the Indiana Fever opened their 2026 WNBA season with a 107-104 loss to the Dallas Wings, as Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell both missed potential game-tying three-point shots in the final seconds.
- Mitchell led the Fever with 30 points while Aliyah Boston added 23; for the Wings, Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and Paige Bueckers and Odyssey Sims each contributed 20.
- Fever coach Stephanie White cited 'detail-oriented things' as the reason for allowing 107 points, emphasizing the roster must improve its ability to get defensive stops to remain competitive.
- Clark addressed back issues after leaving the bench for adjustments, stating she felt 'good,' while White confirmed the team managed her 30 minutes of playing time to ensure safety.
- The Fever travel to Los Angeles to face the Sparks on Wednesday, aiming to rebound from the season-opening defeat with their first victory of the season.
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The WNBA season kicked off with five games over the weekend. Star point guards Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark came out on top in a showdown as the Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 107-104.
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The Indiana Fever lost a close basketball game to the Dallas Wings on Saturday. Caitlin Clark did not approve of her opponents’ antics. The star guard called out WNBA flopping despite being a part of an issue she’s helped create. Her response came off as sour grapes after landing on the wrong side of the call. “Flopping all f—ing day.” Caitlin Clark pic.twitter.com/tRL5IANoMT — The Sporting News (@sportingnews) May 9, 2026 Caitlin Clark condemn…
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