WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark’s throat
- The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game on Thursday after she struck Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during Wednesday's game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Occurring with 6 minutes and 52 seconds left in the second quarter, the incident was reviewed by the league, which "deemed to have committed a non-basketball act" by recklessly making contact.
- Calling the no-call "absolutely unacceptable," Fever coach Stephanie White said "The fact that it was a no-call & You got to call it," while the Mercury defeated the Fever 111-109.
- Thomas will serve her suspension on June 27, when the Mercury play the Toronto Tempos at home, sidelining her for a key matchup.
- This incident follows previous league actions regarding Clark; the WNBA upgraded a technical foul on Marina Mabrey to a Flagrant 2 against Indiana last season, establishing precedent for escalated penalties.
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