Caitlin Clark’s Fiery Clash with Rhyne Howard Ignites Fever’s Comeback Win
Sarah Johnson
May 23, 2025
Brief
Caitlin Clark clashes with Rhyne Howard in a heated WNBA game, delivers bold message, and leads Indiana Fever to a comeback win.
The hardwood heated up in Indianapolis as the Indiana Fever clashed with the Atlanta Dream in a fiery rematch Thursday night. Fresh off a nail-biting 91-90 loss to the Dream just two days prior, tensions spilled over early. With seconds ticking down in the first quarter, Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard locked horns, exchanging sharp words and a brief physical bump after Howard’s full-court press rattled Clark. Referees stepped in, teammates pulled them apart, but not before Clark delivered a steely message: "I’m not scared of you."
The moment was a spark in a game charged with intensity. Clark, coming off a 27-point performance against Atlanta, struggled early, managing just six points through three quarters. But the Fever rookie found her rhythm late, adding five in the fourth to finish with 11, helping Indiana surge to a 10-1 run to seal the victory. Teammate Natasha Howard stole the show with 26 points, while Rhyne Howard countered with 24 for the Dream.
This wasn’t Clark’s first dust-up this week. Five days earlier, she tangled with Angel Reese, earning a flagrant foul and igniting a social media storm. Alleged hateful comments from fans at that game prompted an investigation, with Reese reposting claims she felt "unsafe" in Indiana. Yet, amidst the drama, Clark and Howard’s lighter history shone through—a playful ear-tug moment from a preseason game showed their competitive camaraderie.
As the Fever gear up to face the WNBA champion New York Liberty on Saturday, Clark’s fearless edge and the team’s late-game grit signal they’re ready for the challenge.
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Editor's Comments
Caitlin Clark’s got more nerve than a rookie at a free-throw line with the game on the line! Her ‘not scared’ jab at Howard was less a taunt and more a declaration—this kid’s playing with veteran fire. Meanwhile, the WNBA’s turning into a soap opera with these on-court spats. Is it just me, or does Indiana’s court feel like a wrestling ring lately? Bet Clark’s already eyeing that Liberty game, ready to dunk on the champs!
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