Aliyah Boston is laying it all out: telling Caitlin Clark to “calm down” in a heated moment is absolutely not the way to go. The Indiana Fever center jumped on the “Post Moves” podcast with WNBA legend Candace Parker to talk about that wild exchange between Clark and Paige Bueckers during a recent game against the Dallas Wings. Boston knows Clark, and she absolutely could not imagine that message working.
“Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down!”
Parker asked Boston if telling someone to calm down ever actually works. Boston’s response was instant and perfect. “No, it doesn’t,” she said, adding, “Cause now I’m even more mad cause don’t tell me to calm down. Why would you tell me to calm down?” It’s a relatable take, right? Nobody wants to hear that when they’re fired up! This whole lighthearted breakdown of a tense moment just adds another layer to one of the most entertaining rivalries in the league.
Chippy Plays and Predictable Results
This unforgettable interaction went down late in the second quarter of Dallas’ 91-85 victory over Indiana on August 20. Bueckers went for Clark’s arm to stop her, no foul got called initially, and then Bueckers made contact again before the whistle finally blew. Clark, as you’d expect, immediately started arguing her case. While they stood there near the official, Bueckers apparently told Clark to “calm down.” Guess what? That advice went exactly as Aliyah Boston figured it would. Clark kept voicing her frustration loud and clear, but thankfully, nothing got more serious than that. Both guards moved on quick, staying locked into a super competitive game that had major playoff implications. Neither of the former No. 1 overall picks had their best night scoring, with Clark finishing with 10 points and nine assists on 4-of-15 shooting, and Bueckers putting up 13 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. They combined for just 9-of-31 from the field! Arike Ogunbowale was a monster for Dallas with a season-high 32 points, and Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 37 points.
This Fever-Wings matchup is turning into must-watch TV thanks to Clark and Bueckers. Their latest dust-up just added another memorable moment without sparking any major drama. But Boston’s verdict is clear: if you want Caitlin Clark to chill, telling her to “calm down” probably isn’t the move. What’s next for this rivalry? We’re on the edge of our seats!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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