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Blake Silverman

Fever Weren’t Allowed to Challenge Key Foul Calls Late in Loss for Simple Reason

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White stands next to an official during the game | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Indiana Fever suffered a tough defeat at home Saturday to the defending champion New York Liberty. Fever superstar Caitlin Clark couldn't believe the referees didn't blow their whistle on multiple last-second scoring opportunities for Indiana, including her three-point attempt with 2.2 seconds left which could have given the Fever the win. Instead, Liberty guard Natasha Cloud's on-ball pressure resulted in a steal and New York escaping with a 90–88 victory.

Clark and her Fever teammates were shocked Cloud wasn't whistled for a foul, just as they were on their previous offensive possession when DeWanna Bonner went down with contact after Cloud came up with a big block.

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