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Caitlin Clark gets blunt on-air criticism from Candace Parker against the Aces

During a crucial playoff elimination game, Indiana guard Caitlin Clark faced direct on-air commentary from analyst Candace Parker regarding her lack of immediate defensive hustle following a disputed first-quarter three-point attempt. Later in the contest, after sinking a late three-pointer, Clark acknowledged Parker sitting at the broadcast desk before sharing a friendly postgame greeting near the hardwood.

Indiana forced a decisive third matchup in the best-of-three series by defeating Las Vegas 99-89 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, recovering from a preliminary eight-point deficit after the opening period.

Clark delivered a historic performance during the victory, compiling 27 points, 15 assists, and seven rebounds while hitting nine of 18 total field goals and five shots from beyond the arc. Her 15 assists established a new franchise postseason record and matched the third-highest total in league playoff history, alongside setting a milestone as the first competitor to achieve a points-assists double-double during the opening half of a postseason contest with 14 points and 11 assists prior to intermission.

Kelsey Mitchell also contributed to the offensive output for the victors as they evened the series at one game apiece.

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