Paige Bueckers grabs Caitlin Clark’s arm, draws foul in tense moment before halftime of Wings win over Fever
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers added another memorable moment to their growing on-court rivalry Thursday night, this time in the closing seconds of the first half of Dallas’ eventual 91-85 win over Indiana.
With less than 10 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Clark controlled the ball as Bueckers played defense.
Bueckers then wrapped up Clark’s left arm in an effort to stop the possession before halftime.
The Wings notably had a foul to give at the time.
Clark appeared frustrated by the contact as Bueckers continued trying to complete the foul.
Clark then reacted and fired the ball down the court, with it sailing near Bueckers’ head before the two teams headed to the locker room.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The moment sparked a brief exchange between the two star guards, though television microphones did not clearly pick up what was said.
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DOWNLOAD NOW! Bueckers was whistled for a common foul on the play, but the tension seemed to carry into the second half.
She was later assessed a technical foul after arguing with an official following a separate foul on Clark in the third quarter.
Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 37 points, while Clark finished with a team-high nine assists.
For Dallas, Arike Ogunbowale scored a team-best 32 points, and Bueckers added eight assists.
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