there has been significant discussion regarding Alysa Thomas of the Connecticut son who faced calls for suspension following a hard foul on kitlyn Clark during their matchup against the Indiana Fever on August 28th this incident was not an isolated one Thomas was previously ejected for a controversial play involving Angel Reese raising concerns about her physical style of play 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 it appeared that Clark took a Blow To The Head sparking outrage among Indiana fans and raising questions about Thomas's intent despite the impact Clark quickly got back on her feet and continued to lead her team finishing the game with 19 points five rebounds and five assists helping the fever secure an 84 to 80 Victory after the game reporters were quick to inquire about the hit Clark acknowledged that it hurt a little bit but she was not surprised highlighting the physical nature of basketball I would say it's up there with one of the most physical games I've played play so far Clark remarked while maintaining that she understood the demands of the sport this resilience has been a Hallmark of Clark's rookie season as she continues to adapt to the intensity of the WNBA Clark is no stranger to hard fouls having faced similar challenges earlier in the season including a punishing screen from Brianna Stewart of the New York Liberty despite these tough moments she has demonstrated an impressive ability to move past them and maintain her focus on the game her quick recovery and performance under pressure reflect her determination and toughness qualities that have made her a standout player for the fever while Clark seems to brush off the physicality of the game fans remain understandably concerned about her health especially given her critical role in the team's playoff aspirations the last thing Indiana fans want is for their star rookie to be sidelined due to rough play as Clark continues to navigate the rigors of professional basketball she proves not only her skill but also her resilience setting an example for aspiring athletes everywhere in light of these events the debate continues over whether Alyssa Thomas deserves a suspension for her actions while some argue that physicality is part of the game others feel that repeated incidents Warren stricter consequences to protect players like Clark regardless of the outcome this incident highlights the ongoing challenges athletes face in balancing competitiveness with safety in the high stakes environment of the WNBA