The officiating didn’t help. She picked up a questionable foul early in the game and had at least three plays in which most referees would’ve sent her to the free throw line but this crew did not.
But DiJonai Carrington’s defense on Clark was superb. Somehow, the box score says she only had two steals, but she forced Clark into some bad passes and shots while scoring 16 points of her own.
DeWanna Bonner had 20 points and moved up to fifth on the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer list. Clark had 20 as well despite going 4-of-11 on 3-point attempts and only 1-of-4 from closer range. Maybe she’ll challenge for the top five in her career as well, and surely she’ll have better nights than this.
Thanks for following along this evening.
Foul on Clark. Missed layup by Clark, who certainly seemed to be fouled.
We can’t say basketball referees always play favorites. But there’s often a perception in basketball – and some other sports – that the stars get special treatment. Michael Jordan was always the prime example – defenders could certainly get away with things while guarding, say, Clyde Drexler that they couldn’t get while they were guarding Jordan.
Plenty of other players through the years in men’s and women’s basketball seem to get the star treatment. Clark … is not. At least not tonight.
But Clark gets her double-double with her 10th turnover.
Timeout Connecticut, because they’re cruel, cruel people. That, or they think the 18-point shot has just been invented.
