'Cheap shots' on Clark 'dangerous' – coach fumes with officiating

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White criticized officiating around Caitlin Clark this week, calling the calls "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful." White stated that the referees' decisions, particularly those impacting Clark, were "dangerous" and created a "hostile environment" for the rookie player. She highlighted specific instances where she felt Clark was not receiving adequate protection, leading to concerns about player safety. The coach expressed frustration that the league's officiating standards did not seem to be consistently applied, especially when it came to protecting star players. White's comments come after a series of games where Clark has faced physical play from opponents, and the coaching staff believes the referees are not adequately addressing these situations.