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Clark One Technical Away From Suspension as Fever Score 123

7/23/2026

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Summary

Clark Near Suspension

On July 22, 2026, after a dispute with Sun guard Saniya Rivers when Olivia Nelson-Ododa fouled Clark with 28.8 seconds left, guard Caitlin Clark received her seventh technical foul, one away from a suspension.
Clark posted 27 points and 11 assists when Indiana beat Connecticut 123-88, a franchise record.
Her seven technicals tie Angel Reese for league lead and give her 15 technicals, second-most in a player’s first three seasons.

Summary

Fever Set Record

Indiana Fever set a franchise record with 123 points in a win over Connecticut.
The team posted its biggest half, leading 70-46 at halftime.
The 123-point total was the league’s third-highest scoring game without overtime.
Kelsey Mitchell logged at least 20 points and three threes for her tenth straight game.
Caitlin Clark was named the NBA 2K27 cover athlete and will represent Indiana at the All-Star weekend.

Summary

Clark Restricted

Clark is listed as probable despite a persistent back issue and will be placed under minute restrictions.
The Fever are 4-0 when Clark does not play, having gone 7-3 in their last ten games.
When Clark rests, Tyasha Harris assumes point-guard duties, forming the most effective alternate starting group.
Coach Stephanie White is actively managing Clark’s minutes, keeping her on the same restriction used before the All-Star break.

History

Historical Context

Phoenix’s up-tempo offense, honed under Coach Sandy Brondello’s 2014 championship run, has produced record-setting scores—most notably a 124-point game in July 2010. The 2018 playoff victories continued that tradition, and other teams, such as the Indiana Fever, have shown similar offensive bursts, underscoring the league’s emphasis on fast-break overall firepower for teams today.

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Clark Near Suspension

On July 22, 2026, after a dispute with Sun guard Saniya Rivers when Olivia Nelson-Ododa fouled Clark with 28.8 seconds left, guard Caitlin Clark received her seventh technical foul, one away from a suspension.
Clark posted 27 points and 11 assists when Indiana beat Connecticut 123-88, a franchise record.
Her seven technicals tie Angel Reese for league lead and give her 15 technicals, second-most in a player’s first three seasons.

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