ESPN broadcaster takes swipe at Caitlin Clark coverage after foul in NBA Finals

Angel Reese committed a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark in the Indiana Fever’s victory against the Chicago Sky. Nick Wright reflects on the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and why it’s good for the sport.

ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke appeared to take a swipe at the coverage around Caitlin Clark as she commentated on Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.

In the second quarter, Mavericks forward P.J. Washington and Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis were involved in some pushing and shoving as they jockeyed for position. Washington threw Porzingis on the ground but only received a common foul.

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Kristaps Porzingis, #8 of the Boston Celtics, speaks to officials during the second quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Washington and Porzingis’ teammates tried to get the last word in as they were being separated.

Burke then chimed in with her remark.

"If that were Caitlin Clark it might spark a debate for a week," Burke said, with play-by-play man Mike Breen laughing.

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From left to right, JJ Redick, Doris Burke and Mike Breen look on during the second quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Boston closed out the NBA Finals in Game 5 to win their 18th NBA championship.

The fouls on Clark have garnered a ton of attention this month, specifically coming in the Indiana Fever’s games against the Chicago Sky.

Earlier this month, Sky