Fever vs Sun Live Caitlin Clarks Chippy Physical Battle & Highlights
Read the full live recap of Fever vs Sun score updates heated moments how to watch and Caitlin Clarks standout performance in a hard‑fought Commissioners Cup win .
Final Score & Key Outcome
The Indiana Fever secured a commanding 8871 win over the Connecticut Sun clinching a spot in the Commissioners Cup championship game Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 20 points and six assists Tina Charles countered for the Sun with 20 points of her own .
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How to Watch
- Broadcast The game aired nationally on ESPN
- Streaming Available through WNBA League Pass and the ESPN app .
Game Flow & Score Updates
- First Half Indiana gained early control with gritty defense entering halftime up by eight points .
- Second Half The Fever extended their lead to 21 and maintained pressure through the fourth .quarter to seal the 8871 victory .
Caitlin Clarks Impact
Caitlin Clark showcased her signature allaround skillset in the victory .
- Stats 20 points and 6 assists
- Physical Play She was knocked to the floor in the third quarter after a hard contest by Marina Mabrey but officials let play continue .
Clarks poise and scoring touch helped stabilize Indianas rhythm following her recent return from a quad strain .
Tensions & Ejections
The game grew increasingly physical culminating in several tense moments .
- ThirdQuarter Skirmish A confrontation involving Clark Mabrey Tina Charles and Jacy Sheldon led to all four players receiving technical fouls .
- FinalMinute Incident Sophie Cunningham fouled Sheldon on a breakaway layup with 461 seconds remaining The aggressive play sparked a benchclearing altercation .
- Cunningham was ejected with a flagrant2 foul
- Sheldon and Fever guard Lindsay Allen were also ejected for escalating the confrontation.
Coaches Reactions
- Stephanie White Fever Criticized the officiating calling it bad and inconsistent .
- Rachid Meziane Sun Called Cunninghams foul disrespectful and stupid .
- Clark Tried to refocus the narrative saying You guys came for basketball lets talk about basketball .
Whats Next
The Fever advance to the Commissioners Cup final where theyll face the Western Conference champion Minnesota Lynx The title game is set for July 1 at 8 PM ET in Minnesota .
Summary
Indianas physical win over Connecticut not only secured a Cup final berth but also revealed the grit and composure of Caitlin Clark in a playofflike atmosphere With momentum on their side the Fever now turn their focus toward claiming the Commissioners Cup crown .