Caitlin Clark’s Playoff Drama: Eye Injury and Speculation
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark faced a tumultuous start to her WNBA playoff series against the Connecticut Sun, who won 93-69. Early in the game, Clark was poked in the eye by DiJonai Carrington, but no foul was called. Despite the injury, she remained in the game but struggled, shooting only 23.5% and scoring 11 points.
After the game, Clark downplayed the injury, stating, “I got good shots, they didn’t go down.” However, the incident sparked speculation about Carrington’s intent, especially given previous tensions between the players.
The discourse surrounding Clark has been charged, with discussions about how she has been treated by other players, particularly in the context of race and misogyny. This narrative intensified on social media following the eye poke, overshadowing the fact that Clark also accidentally hit Carrington during the game.
Coverage of the incident, including a piece from the Los Angeles Times, noted that the contact seemed accidental but failed to mention Clark’s own unintentional hit on Carrington, further fueling the ongoing drama.
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