Olivia Miles faces backlash after Caitlin Clark collision in WNBA game

The Story in Brief

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles faced online backlash after a collision with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Sunday’s game in Minneapolis. The incident came early in the second quarter, when Miles drove towards the basket after passing Indiana’s defence. Replay footage appeared to show her leg extending as Clark moved to contest the shot. No foul was called.

Miles scored 25 points, including three three-pointers from six attempts, and added several assists in a strong performance. Some fans accused her of deliberately trying to injure Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, but Miles has not responded publicly. Asked about Clark by ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, Miles instead praised Mitchell.

The Indian Opinion

Social media has turned an uncaptured foul call into claims of deliberate injury, while some fans have also dismissed all criticism as overreaction. Neither reading is supported by the available account. The footage may justify scrutiny of the contact and the officials’ decision, but intent cannot be established from a replay alone. The fair test is whether the WNBA reviews the play and explains why no foul was called.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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