Caitlin Clark recently spoke out about the lack of energy displayed by the Indiana Fever starters during their recent game against the Connecticut Sun. Clark, who spent much of the game on the bench, expressed her thoughts on the situation. She mentioned that the bench group performed well when they came in, and there was no conversation about her being benched.
The backcourt reserves, Lexie Hull and Erica Wheeler, made the most of their playing time, scoring points and providing assists. Clark emphasized the importance of effort, stating that it is something that cannot be coached. She acknowledged that the Sun are a strong team that requires maximum effort from their opponents.
Despite briefly leading in the early minutes of the game, the Fever struggled to maintain energy and focus. They allowed the Sun to take the lead and dominate the game. Clark expressed disappointment in the team’s performance, particularly in their lack of energy and defensive play.
The Connecticut Sun outrebounded the Fever and assisted on a significant number of their baskets, highlighting the areas where the Fever need to improve. In the midst of their recent games, the Fever have faced challenges in rebounding and defending against assists.
During the game, Caitlin Clark scored 10 points in 22 minutes of play, showcasing her shooting accuracy and offensive skills. She also contributed with assists, but turnovers were a part of her performance as well. Despite her individual efforts, the team as a whole struggled to match the energy and intensity of their opponents.