To say that Wednesday’s matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun was physical would be an understatement. In fact, even Caitlin Clark herself admitted after Indiana’s 84-80 win that this was one of the most physically demanding contests she’s ever played in her career.

Considering how the Sun pretty much targeted Clark all game long, it’s not at all a surprise that the rookie sensation came out with such a sweeping statement. At one point in the game, Clark got decked after a hard screen from Connecticut All-Star Alyssa Thomas — an incident that drew a critical reaction from Fever forward Aliyah Boston.

Clark isn’t the coolest cucumber out there, and you can clearly see how she was ready to have a proper go at the referees after that sequence. Thomas was whistled for an offensive foul on this play, but it seems that Clark wanted the game officials to review the play for a possible flagrant foul.

Boston saw what was coming, though, and she quickly jumped in to prevent Clark from jawing at the referees. The Fever guard already has five technical fouls on the season and two more would lead to an automatic suspension. Boston just had to make sure that her teammate wasn’t going to get another one on this occasion.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7)

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7)

There’s no denying that Boston is an intense competitor herself, but on this particular occasion, she served as the voice of reason. She even walked with Clark to calm her down after the play, which is yet another indication of how much these ladies care for each other — both on and off the court.