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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was shoved in the neck by Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas during Wednesday's game in Indianapolis, with no foul called despite a baseline official standing within clear view of the play.
The incident adds to a mounting pattern of uncalled physical contact against the league's most prominent player — and forces a pointed question about whether the WNBA's officiating infrastructure is equipped to handle the scrutiny that Clark's commercial prominence has brought to the sport.
What Happened on the Court Clark was driving to the basket when she lost her footing in the paint. Three Mercury players converged to strip the ball, which they managed.
But Thomas went further: video replay showed her shoving Clark in the neck while Clark was on the floor, then stepping over her as play continued in transition. The ball had already left the area.
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