there are growing calls for Connecticut's Sons Alysa Thomas to be suspended following a hard foul on Indiana Fever star Caitlyn Clark during their game on August 28th this incident has sparked significant debate especially since it isn't Thomas's first controversial action on the court in a recent game she was ejected after grabbing Angel ree by the neck further fueling the discussion on whether a suspension is warranted the collision between Thomas and Clark occurred late in the third quarter when Thomas set a solid screen that sent Clark crashing to the floor the impact appeared severe as it seemed Clark took a Blow To The Head this moment raised concerns among Indiana Fever fans who feared for Clark's well-being despite the intensity of the hit Clark quickly got back on her feet and continued to play leading her team to an 8480 Victory she finished the game with an impressive statline of 19 points five rebounds and five assists after the game reporters questioned Clark about the hit and she acknowledged that it hurt though she wasn't overly surprised reflecting on the physical nature of the game Clark admitted that it was one of the most intense matchups she's experienced in her WNBA career so far yeah it hurt a little bit Clark stated according to Matthew burn of clutch points she added I would say it's up there with one of the most physical games I've played so far but you know you're going to get that Clark who is quickly adapted to the Rough and Tumble of the WNBA has shown resilience in the face of such physical challenges this wasn't the first time she had encountered a punishing screen earlier in the season she took a similar hit from Briana Stewart of the New York Liberty despite these incidents Clark remains unfazed moving past the hard fouls and staying focused on her game while Clark May brush off these physical encounters Indiana Fever fans have legitimate concerns Clark is their standout player and a crucial component of their playoff hopes the last thing they want is for their star rookie to be sidelined due to a rough play as Clark continues to adjust to the demanding nature of professional basketball she's proving not only her skill but also her toughness and determination her ability to withstand hard hits and continue performing at a high level is a testament to her resilience qualities that will undoubtedly serve her well as she navigates the rigors of the WNBA the debate surrounding Alyssa Thomas' foul on Caitlyn Clark highlights the ongoing discussion about player safety and the line between competitive physicality and excessive aggression in professional sports as the WNBA continues to evolve so too will the conversations around how to protect players while maintaining the intensity and excitement that make the game so compelling