Caitlin Clark Meltdown: Coach Calls Out Star's Late-Game Choke vs Liberty

Caitlin Clark committed crucial late-game errors in the Indiana Fever's 107-102 loss to the New York Liberty on Saturday, drawing sharp public criticism from her future Team USA head coach, Kara Lawson . With the Fever trailing by three with under a minute remaining, Clark failed to box out a free-throw shooter, leading to a critical offensive rebound for New York . After missing a subsequent layup and arguing for a foul, she committed a frustration foul with 29 seconds left . Lawson, broadcasting the game, called the lack of box-out "unacceptable" and criticized the decision to foul in a one-possession game . Analyst Jason Whitlock, who has previously highlighted Clark's emotional volatility, reacted on X, stating the incident showed "No emotional control" . The loss snapped Indiana's winning streak and has raised questions about Clark's composure ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup, where she will play under Lawson's coaching . Clark finished with 21 points, seven assists, and two turnovers .