Overview
- The Portland Fire beat the Indiana Fever 100-84 on May 30, with six players scoring in double figures and Megan Gustafson leading with 22 points.
- Caitlin Clark was limited to a season-low six points on 1-for-7 shooting, finished with six assists, and played just 22 minutes after picking up five fouls that forced extended time on the bench.
- A heated sideline exchange between Clark and coach Stephanie White was captured on video during the game and preceded a temporary benching that drew widespread attention online.
- The loss leaves the Fever 4-4 and intensifies questions about how the team is handling Clark's lingering back issue and scheduled minutes after the WNBA issued the club a warning for a late injury report earlier this month.
- Portland improved to 6-4 and showcased the kind of balanced offense and aggressive defensive game plan—attacking Clark on the perimeter and hunting fouls—that opponents may try to replicate going forward.