Caitlin Clark gets technical foul after tense interaction with referee in Fever win over Sparks

Nick Wright reacts to the scuffle involving Caitlin Clark in the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game. He breaks down whether Clark’s rising stardom is making her a target on the court and what it means for her future in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark was assessed with her first technical foul of the season on Wednesday night after a heated exchange with a referee.

During the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, with 20 seconds remaining in the first half, Clark was called for an offensive foul, giving Los Angeles possession.

Clark later walked over to referee Jason Alabanza and appeared to engage in a verbal spat.

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever argues for a foul during the first half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Alabanza gave Clark a technical before Indiana headed to the visiting locker room for halftime.

Still, the Fever went on to win 87-78.

Clark now has nine technicals in her WNBA career, with six in her rookie season and two in an injury-plagued 2025.

Clark appears to have had a combative dynamic with referees since the beginning of her professional career. In the Fever's season-opening loss to the Dallas Wings, Clark appeared to suggest certain fouls were not called on her throughout the game.

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever reacts toward a referee during the first half against the Nigeria National Team at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 2, 2026. (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)

"I think especially if they're going to call it the way they're