After Stephanie White's pregame frustration, Fever, Caitlin Clark put on another historic show: 'No way we were losing this game for her'

The Fever cannot fully insulate themselves. But they can make their narrative clear, in their play on the court and their words off it.

Caitlin Clark defends Fever coach Stephanie White after boos  USA Today

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 11: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever speaks to head coach Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever during the first half against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 11, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downl

White gave an impassioned statement before the Fever's game on Tuesday night, telling critics to 'go to hell'

Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points and Caitlin Clark posted 22 points and 10 assists as the Indiana Fever shot 79% from three in a dominant first half.

Instead, the Liberty looked eerily familiar to the team that previously left Indiana deflated, falling to the Fever 106-92.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has had enough of the conversations around the WNBA this season that aren't about basketball. On Tuesday, she finally lashed out. The 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year and one of the original Fever players angrily defended herself after she was criticized for her response to

Kelsey Mitchell scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half Tuesday, and Caitlin Clark added 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Fever past the New York Liberty 106-92

Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark help Fever continue hot streak with 106-92 victory over Liberty  apnews.com

Some on social media faulted White for not criticizing a flagrant foul committed against Sophie Cunningham in a recent Fever game.

White rips critics, backed by Clark, Cunningham after fans boo  ESPN

Here's a look at White's full speech from Tuesday evening's pregame media availability.

Resurfaced video shows Fever coach Stephanie White walking past Sophie Cunningham to check on DiJonai Carrington  MARCA

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is bracing for a punishment from the WNBA amid the Caitlin Clark controversy.