The Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks game went down to the final minutes. Both sides stretched the floor and looked for a win at Gainbridge Arena. In the end, visitors came victorious, with Caitlin Clark once again playing a spectator role in the match.
CC missed her fifth match in a row, as Stephanie White is still looking to bring her star guard to 100% fitness. So, the 2024 rookie took the opportunity to have a light night out, and her one particular incident with the on-court referee went viral.
Fans React To Fun Moment For Caitlin Clark During Fever Vs Sparks Game
Caitlin Clark’s relationship with WNBA umpires is often characterized by visible frustration and disagreement with calls. When she was playing, the star was always in the referee’s ears whenever she felt she had been fouled hard without a whistle. Even when she was on the bench and felt ‘unjust,’ she was animated. It even led to some heated exchanges on the court, and CC received techs for the same. But today was different.
Fever’s recent form took off some pressure, and the Iowa star was enjoying the game. So, during the time-out, when she welcomed her teammates with a high-five, the 23-year-old also offered a high-five to the on-court umpire. The clip quickly went viral as the ref also enjoyed the funny moment with the Fever guard.
i love her so much 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/H5VstpE7PH
— chris (@chrisclxrk) July 6, 2025
Fans were quick to catch the incident and reacted. This will be another moment in CC’s moments that make fans love her more.
Jannie mentioned that the ref loves CC, saying, “The refs secretly love her”
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The refs secretly love her
— Jennieverse²² (@jennieverse_22) July 6, 2025
Another fan said that the Fever guard is buttering the refs. The fan mentioned “I see her butterin up the refs before she comes back” CC missed five games in a row.
I see her buttering up the refs before she comes back
— Ray (@crashoutclark1) July 6, 2025
A fan showering love on CC with a special mention on her cheek. He wrote, “Lol, I love her cheek”
lol I love her cheek
— mrmajika (@mrmajika1) July 6, 2025
The Fever fan is pleased with the former Iowa star’s actions and calls her “My sunshine”
My sunshine
— 𐙚𝐧icol𝐞꒱ 🏳️🌈🌈 (@NicoleGulino1) July 6, 2025
Fan spots the difference between CC’s interactions during her active and passive participation. Fan wrote, “Refs are so nice to her when she is not playing”
Refs are so nice to her when she isn’t playing lol.
— coop💥 (@zmol65465) July 6, 2025
With fans showing their love and appreciation for her act, there is no question about the fame of the 2024 draft inductee.
Caitlin And Indiana Fever Still Have Much Work To Do
On paper, they are one of the strongest teams in the league, built around Caitlin Clark. But on the court, the Indiana Fever is struggling to close the games. Saturday’s 89-87 loss against the LA Sparks was their fourth loss by two or fewer points. Had they won those games, the 13-5 record would have put them in second place in the 2025 WNBA standings.
Earlier in the season, Natasha Howard struggled to match the Fever’s style of play. Luckily, the veteran forward managed to keep up with the side now. With the star playmaker, they seem to be in better sync, though the team’s defensive lapses in key moments cost them games. With CC out, head coach White hoped her forwards, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard, would deliver another dominating performance. They were efficient and effective, but the guards let the team down in the game against the Sparks.
Consistency would be the key for the Indiana Fever, and Coach Stephane White is constantly reminding them of the same. With the season nearing its halfway stage, Clark and Co. need to buckle up for a smoother Playoff run.
Also Read: Cameras Caught Caitlin Clark Sharing An Adorable On-Court Moment With Lexie Hull.