Caitlin Clark's Behavior After Fever Teammate Doesn't Pass Catches Attention
The Indiana Fever struggled in five games without All-WNBA point guard Caitlin Clark, recording a 2-3 record and falling to 4-5 overall to begin the 2025 WNBA season.
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But Clark was finally able to return from her quad strain on Saturday when the Fever faced the New York Liberty for the second time this year.
Clark got off to a scorching hot start in her return, recording 25 points in the first half alone. However, there was one instance where she showed clear frustration with her teammate.
With about 30 seconds remaining in the first half, Indiana forward Natasha Howard received the ball in the low post. Clark, beyond the 3-point line, ran toward her teammate, calling for the ball. But Howard continued to keep it, eventually scoring after a few dribble moves.
In the meantime, Clark was watching from afar, visibly annoyed with her teammate, putting her hands up in frustration multiple times.
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Some WNBA fans took notice of Clark's reaction to Howard not passing, taking to social media to leave their thoughts.
"This is one thing I strongly dislike about Clark.. she does this to her teammates so much.. & the fact Howard made the shot makes it worse," one fan said.
''Clark makes her teammates better!'' wrote another.
"Clark, throwing her hands up when Howard wouldn't pass," added a third.
"Caitlin Clark throwing her hands up at Natasha Howard . That's not a good look CC lol," claimed a fourth.
"Her body language when Howard was working in the post is not it… damn. Throwing hands in the air? Getting frustrated? Come on..." posted a fifth.
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"Steph White needs to coach maturity into this team, and it has to start with Clark! She can't be throwing her hands up cuz she was open for a second and Howard ain't throw her the ball. The coach needs to check all that (expletive), and the constant whining to refs," commented a sixth.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin ClarkTrevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Following the Liberty game, the Fever will battle the Connecticut Sun in their next game on Tuesday.
Related: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against the New York Liberty
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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