Record-Breaking Viewership for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's Heated WNBA Showdown
Source: news.source.inquirer
The WNBA game between the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, and the Chicago Sky, featuring Angel Reese, attracted a record-breaking 2.7 million viewers on ABC, marking it the most watched WNBA regular-season game in 25 years. The game, which saw Clark achieving a triple-double and her first professional flagrant foul, ended with a decisive victory for the Fever over the Sky. Tensions rose when Clark fouled Reese, prompting an investigation into alleged hateful comments made towards the players during the game.
Key Points
The game between Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky set a record as the most watched WNBA regular-season game in 25 years with 2.7 million viewers.
Caitlin Clark recorded a triple-double and received her first flagrant foul as a professional during the game.
A confrontation between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese occurred after Clark fouled Reese, leading to a heated exchange.
The WNBA is investigating allegations of hateful comments or noises directed at players during the game, following a viral video of a fan.
The game peaked at 3.1 million viewers and was the second-highest viewed WNBA event behind the All-Star Game.
