🏀 Angel Reese Blasts Refs After Blowout Loss: “Caitlin Clark Gets Every Call!”

📅 April 20, 2025

Angel Reese Calls Caitlin Clark Foul a 'Basketball Play,' Blames Refs After Loss
Tensions rise as Angel Reese calls out officiating after facing Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (Photo: Getty Images)

🔥 Post-Game Outburst Sparks Controversy

After a highly anticipated WNBA matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, star forward Angel Reese didn’t hold back in the post-game presser. Following a 96–72 blowout loss, Reese publicly accused referees of favoritism toward Caitlin Clark, the league’s most-watched rookie sensation.

🗨️ “It’s like she breathes and gets a whistle,” said an emotional Reese. “We can’t even play defense without getting called. Every time she drives, it’s a foul — for us, not her.”

The comments instantly lit up the sports world, reigniting long-standing debates about star treatment, rookie privilege, and the growing spotlight on Caitlin Clark in the WNBA.

📊 Game Recap: Fever Dominate From Start to Finish

Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 28 points, 9 assists, and went 12-for-13 from the free throw line — the very stat that had Reese and fans fuming. Meanwhile, Angel Reese, who finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds, picked up four fouls by the third quarter, visibly frustrated throughout the game.

Indiana extended their lead early with Clark’s deep 3s and aggressive drives to the rim. The Sky, known for their physical play, struggled to contain her without being whistled, resulting in 23 team fouls, many of which Reese called “ticky-tack”.

👀 Is Caitlin Clark Getting Preferential Treatment?

Caitlin Clark has taken the league by storm with her offensive explosiveness and mainstream popularity, becoming the face of the WNBA almost overnight. Her games draw millions of viewers and sold-out arenas — and that’s exactly what some believe could be influencing officiating.

🗨️ “She’s bringing eyes to the game, no doubt. But let’s keep it fair,” Reese added. “If we’re going to compete, it has to be equal on both ends.”

This isn’t the first time such accusations have surfaced. Several WNBA veterans have previously hinted at “star whistles” going Clark’s way, though none have stated it as directly as Reese.

💬 Social Media Reaction: Divided and Explosive

Within minutes of Reese’s comments, social media platforms exploded with opinions.

On X (formerly Twitter):

🐦 “Angel Reese just said what everyone’s thinking. Caitlin Clark is great, but the refs are in love with her. 🤷🏾‍♀️ #WNBA”

🐦 “Reese needs to stop crying and start winning. Caitlin’s just better — that’s it.”

🐦 “Imagine being this mad because someone’s more marketable. Angel needs to grow up.”

But many fans supported Reese’s honesty and passion, praising her for standing up in a league still balancing fairness and fame.

🧠 The Bigger Picture: WNBA’s Growing Pains

The Reese–Clark rivalry, born in college and now fully alive in the pros, has been a ratings goldmine for the WNBA. But it also comes with pressure — on players, referees, and the league itself.

With Clark receiving record endorsements, feature articles, and fanfare, some insiders believe there’s an unspoken double standard emerging between her and fellow rookies — particularly women of color like Reese.

🗨️ “When you’re a media darling, calls go your way. That’s just the way it works,” said former WNBA star Monica Wright on a sports panel.

Whether or not the referees are biased, the tension between stars like Clark and Reese highlights the real growing pains of a league trying to balance entertainment and integrity.

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