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The Indiana Fever has experienced a surge in popularity following the arrival of Caitlin Clark in 2024. Clark’s impact has been so significant that the Fever became the first in WNBA history to surpass 1 million followers on Facebook.
The news quickly went viral, with fans praising Clark on social media for her role in the team's rapidly increasing fan base. Furthermore, many included Angel Reese in their comments, claiming that she might be jealous of the outcome of Clark’s influence.
“Angel Reese will be in tears over this,” @JoeyJetsX wrote.
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“Angel Reese is pi**ed rn,” @CupofMets said.
“Angel Reese could never,” another fan commented.
“Congratulations. Keep protecting Clark. She is a champion,” @manojrohtela lauded Clark.
“the CC effect,” another fan wrote.
“Everyone's loving CC,” @Riinnng said.
It's not surprising that Angel Reese has been caught in this crossfire.
The Chicago Sky star has frequently found herself in the headlines for fighting the narrative that gives Caitlin Clark credit as the sole reason behind the WNBA's increase in viewership. Reese has consistently demanded recognition of her own contributions to the league’s growth, asking for equal respect as Clark.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were involved in an altercation
The rivalry between Clark and Reese escalated during the opening night of the 2025 WNBA regular season. The incident occurred in the third quarter of Saturday’s game between Indiana and Chicago when Clark committed a hard, yet routine, take foul to prevent Reese from getting an open look at the basket.
Reese immediately sprang onto her feet, cussing and aggressively charging toward Clark before teammates and officials had to intervene. Although tensions flared, no physical altercation took place.
Unsurprisingly, the moment drew significant attention, and both stars were asked about the play afterward. Clark defended her actions, revealing being baffled by the officials' decision to upgrade the foul to a flagrant 1.
“It was just a good play on the basketball. I’m not sure what the ref saw to upgrade it, and that’s up to their discretion. It’s a take foul to put them at the free-throw line,” Clark said via FoxSports.com. “I’ve watched a lot of basketball in my life, that’s exactly what it was. I wasn’t trying to do anything malicious. That’s not the type of player I am.”
Reese, on the other hand, believed that the officials had made the right decision.
“Basketball play. Refs got it right. Move on,” Reese said.
Angel Reese finished the clash with a 12-point, 17-rebound double-double. However, Caitlin Clark got the final laugh, putting up a 20-point, 10-rebound and 10-assist triple-double, leading the Indiana Fever to a 93-58 blowout win.
