to say that Wednesday's matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut sun was physical would be an understatement in fact even Caitlyn Clark herself admitted after Indiana's 84 to 80 victory that this was one of the most demanding contests she has ever experienced in her career the sun made it clear from the outset that they were targeting Clark the rookie sensation this aggressive strategy culminated in a moment that Drew significant attention Clark was knocked down after a hard screen from Connecticut All-Star Alyssa Thomas this incident sparked a strong reaction from fever forward Aaliyah Boston who was quick to defend her teammate Clark known for her competitive Spirit visibly struggled to keep her composure after the hit it was evident she wanted to voice her frustration to the referees particularly regarding the lack of a review for a potential flagrant foul on Thomas although Thomas was penalized for an offensive foul Clark's intensity suggested she believed the play warranted further scrutiny recognizing the Brewing tension Boston swiftly intervened to prevent Clark from confronting the ref for with five technical fouls already accumulated this season Clark was on thin ice two more would lead to an automatic suspension Boston's intervention was crucial in ensuring her teammate maintained her cool during this heated moment while Boston is also an intense competitor she took on the role of the voice of reason in this instance she walked alongside Clark helping to calm her down after the play demonstrating the strong Bondies players share both on and off the court their Mutual support is a testament to their dedication to each other High highlighting the importance of camaraderie in high-stake situations