It was supposed to be just another heated regular-season matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever. But on that humid Thursday night, the air inside Michelob ULTRA Arena felt electric — and it wasn’t just because two of the league’s most competitive guards were going head-to-head. It was because Caitlin Clark, the rookie phenom with a reputation for dropping threes from the parking lot, decided to send a very public, very pointed message to Kelsey Plum.

The Internet Meltdown

History Between the Two

Postgame Reactions

Fans Take Sides

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League Officials Watching

What Comes Next

Final Word