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Caitlin Clark's reaction goes viral after she fouled Kahleah Copper during an intense Fever-Mercury game

A highly explosive confrontation between rising star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and seasoned veteran Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury has taken the internet by storm. The incident occurred during a crucial game where both teams were battling for the win. It drew attention not only because of the on-court clash, but also because of its potential impact on the Rookie of the Year (ROTY) race.

The incident began when Clark fouled four-time WNBA All-Star Copper, which led to a heated exchange on the court. Copper's passionate reaction to the foul caught the attention of fans and spectators.

The game took a thrilling turn when Clark, the Fever's talented rookie who is on an impressive path to the ROTY award, committed a foul on Copper. The action seemed to provoke a strong reaction from Copper, a four-time WNBA All-Star, who appeared visibly upset by the incident.

However, what followed from Copper's side seemed to be an overreaction to the foul committed by Clark, as, as captured in a clip of the event, she was heard saying during the game, “What, it's just a foul.”

It's worth noting that this wasn't the first time these two players were the focus of online excitement. In a previous encounter, Copper fouled Clark, who responded with a remarkable move by deflecting the ball and preventing Copper from gaining possession.

Despite some tension on the pitch, it later emerged that Clark's intentions may have been misinterpreted and both players were seen having a conversation.

In their last meeting, Clark accidentally fouled Copper while attempting to block her layup. Despite Copper's impressive 32-point performance, the Mercury lost the game. Clark emerged as the Fever's top scorer with 29 points, 10 assists and 5 rebounds, proving her skill and impact on the game.

In the race for the “Rookie of the Year” award Caitlin Clark has a good chance of winning the titleThe 22-year-old has already made history in her debut season by becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to score 450+ points and 200+ assists. With averages of 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, she is one of the favorites for the award, according to Fox Sports projections.

While other competitors like Angel Reese provide strong competition, Clark's exceptional performance and impact on the pitch make her a favorite of fans and analysts. With her undeniable talent and impressive statistics, Caitlin Clark's WNBA career continues to captivate audiences and sets the stage for an exciting race for the title of Rookie of the Year in 2024.

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