Portnoy weighs in after Clark’s big night
A heated WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky has sparked fresh attention after Caitlin Clark delivered one of her biggest performances of the season. With Clark putting up 37 points, tensions surrounding DiJonai Carrington quickly became part of the postgame conversation.
Dave Portnoy also weighed in, directing criticism toward Carrington and bringing an earlier controversy back into the spotlight. What happened during the game, and why did Portnoy’s comments attract so much attention?
Clark delivers a historic performance
Caitlin Clark scored 37 points and recorded 10 assists in Indiana’s 113-90 victory over Chicago. She shot 13-for-24 from the field and made a career-high 8 3-pointers.
The performance marked Clark’s fifth career game with at least 30 points and 10 assists, more than any other player in WNBA history. She also helped Indiana set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers.
Indiana takes control after halftime
Chicago led 51-50 at halftime after a competitive opening 20 minutes. Indiana responded with a 13-2 run in the third quarter, turning the deficit into an 11-point advantage at 71-60.
The Fever then extended their lead during the final period by outscoring Chicago 30-13. Indiana’s strong second half ultimately produced the 23-point road victory.
Mitchell gives Indiana another 30-point scorer
Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points to join Caitlin Clark as Indiana’s second 30-point scorer against Chicago. Mitchell shot 10-for-19 from the field and made 6 3-pointers during the victory.
Clark and Mitchell combined for 67 points, accounting for nearly 60% of Indiana’s 113 points. Their scoring helped the Fever overcome Chicago’s strong first-half performance.
Carrington struggles in the rematch
DiJonai Carrington finished with 7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist for Chicago in the loss. She shot 3-for-11 from the field and went 0-for-3 from 3-point range during her 18 minutes.
Carrington also recorded 1 block, according to the official game statistics. Her 7 points were well below Clark’s game-high 37 in Indiana’s 113-90 victory.
Carrington and Clark clash during the second quarter
Carrington was guarding Clark in the second quarter when she was called for a personal foul on the perimeter. Carrington protested the call and appeared to make a gesture suggesting that Clark had exaggerated the contact.
The moment drew attention because the two players have been involved in notable on-court exchanges before. The interaction became part of the game’s postgame discussion.
Clark answers with another 3-pointer
Clark later hit a step-back 3-pointer while Carrington was defending during the second-quarter sequence. She finished the game with a career-high 8 made 3-pointers, giving her 37 points overall.
Clark also recorded 10 assists, completing a double-double in the Fever’s road victory. Her shooting helped Indiana produce a franchise-record 18 made 3-pointers against Chicago.
Interesting fact: Portnoy is known for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, in which he rates pizzas on a 0–10 scale.
Portnoy takes aim at Carrington
Dave Portnoy criticized Carrington on X after Indiana’s victory over Chicago. In his post, Portnoy mocked Carrington’s performance while referencing her interaction with Clark during the game.
He also used the phrase “White privilege indeed,” connecting his criticism to Carrington’s earlier social-media controversy. Portnoy’s comments came after Clark finished with 37 points and 10 assists.
Interesting fact: Dave Portnoy started Barstool Sports in 2003, initially building it as a sports-focused publication before it grew into a major digital media company.
Carrington’s earlier post returns to the spotlight
Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media after Chicago’s Aug. 8 game against Indiana. The post followed her ejection after a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham during a 90-86 Fever victory.
Carrington later clarified that she was not claiming the Flagrant 2 assessment itself resulted from white privilege. The earlier controversy resurfaced after the Aug. 23 rematch.
The Aug. 8 game set the stage
The Aug. 8 meeting between Indiana and Chicago ended with Carrington being ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Cunningham. The Fever won that game 90-86, making the Aug. 23 matchup the teams’ next meeting.
Carrington later said she never claimed the foul assessment itself was caused by white privilege. The earlier incident remained part of the conversation surrounding their rematch.
Clark and Carrington have a history
Clark and Carrington have shared several notable moments since Clark entered the WNBA in 2024. During the 2024 playoffs, Carrington made contact with Clark’s face while defending, leaving Clark with a black eye.
Clark later said she did not believe the contact was intentional, while Carrington also denied intentionally striking her. No foul was called on the play, according to contemporary reporting.
Chicago is officially out of the playoffs
Chicago was eliminated from 2026 playoff contention after losing 113-90 to Indiana on Aug. 23. The elimination also depended on Washington’s victory over Portland later that Sunday, according to the Associated Press
Indiana improved to 25-14 with the victory and remained in strong postseason position. The Fever’s win gave them another important result during the final stretch of the regular season.
The internet is also talking about Holly Rowe getting emotional before Caitlin Clark game.
Clark and Mitchell lead Indiana’s offensive attack
Clark’s 37 points and Mitchell’s 30 gave Indiana two players with at least 30 points in the same game. Clark added 10 assists and made a career-high 8 3-pointers, while Mitchell connected on 6 3-pointers.
Together, the guards scored 67 of Indiana’s 113 points. Their production helped the Fever pull away after Chicago’s 51-50 halftime lead.
In other news, new footage clarifies Caitlin Clark and Marina Mabrey’s viral postgame moment.
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This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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