Alyssa Thomas should be suspended from the WNBA in a highly physical contest on Wednesday Caitlyn Clark and the Indiana Fever faced off against the Connecticut sun in a game that lived up to its gritty expectations Clark known for her toughness was prepared for the physicality that players like djoni Carrington and Alyssa Thomas bring to the court however few anticipated just how intense things would get during the game as Clark was defending against the sun guard she was blindsided by a hard screen said by Thomas the screen sent Clark sprawling to the floor sparking an uproar among fans who felt Thomas had crossed the line Thomas leaned into Clark ostensibly to create space for her teammate but many Spectators believed the move was excessive and warranted a flagrant foul that was done on purpose one fan insisted she fell hard I hope she's okay the reactions were Swift and passionate across social media that seemed completely intentional another fan commented they should have absolutely reviewed that especially with how hard the contact was the sentiment was echoed by others who believed Thomas should have been called for a flagrant one she wasn't set said one Observer it's a flagrant another simply labeled it a cheap shot despite the outcry the officiating crew chose not to review the play much to the dismay of fever fans Tom a seasoned WNBA veteran reacted as though the contact was unintentional but her lean into Clark left many questioning her intent while the play went unpenalized it's clear that it left a lasting impression on those watching Clark ever resilient continued to play through the contact showcasing the toughness that has made her one of the League's most exciting rookies yet the incident has reignited discussions about the physicality of the game and the fine line between a hard screened and a dangerous one as the fever pushed forward in their season fans are likely to keep a close eye on how Clark navigates the rugged terrain of w NBA play hoping she can avoid further incidents that might sideline their star player