Caitlin Clark, NaLyssa Smith, coach Christie Sides on defense, physicality after Fever loss to Storm

The Indiana Fever dropped to 1-8 Thursday after a 103-88 loss to the Seattle Storm. It was the highest points allowed this season and a season-high scored by the Storm.

Defense was the No. 1 issue. The Storm outscored them 34-18 in the third quarter, shooting 67% with zero turnovers. It was the second time this season the Fever have given up 100+ points.

Caitlin Clark (20pts, 3rebs, 9asts), NaLyssa Smith (23pts, 10rebs), and head coach Christie Sides answered questions from reporters postgame.

0:00 Clark, Smith
07:37 Christie Sides
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[fmagz]

I've watched CC for 4 seasons, and I've NEVER seen her this down. CC, don't give up! Your fans are behind you. ❤

[ChrisDavis-dtxx]

We are proud of you Caitlin. Never give up

[Bluzmn]

This is the first time I have heard this coach stand for her players, it is about fkn time!

[kzgdan]

I am glad to hear Coach Sides speak about the refs. As a player, you don't know what to do when the refs let the opponent hack away and then call ticky-tack crap against you. You expect it to even out but I have watched every Fever game and it has not evened out. It seems the refs fear being called out for being too soft on Caitlan and the Fever. Note to WNBA: bad reffing is turning the viewer off, ya better fix it, and soon!

[the_oridinary_schmuck]

Lol you can tell coach is wanting to go off on the officiating every time she paused...and she'd be right. Officiating was HORRIBLE tonight.

[bbwolfe]

Seattle shot the lights out but it was the officiating that took this game over the second half. It is so INEPT not to be looked into. The lack of consistency as it is applied from one team to the other and creates suspicion that needs to be investigated, especially in the case of Charles Watson #29. Is there outside betting on games by officials? IDK.

[ashleymcgowan]

CC dont give up please keep fighting ! You are resilient!

[jimjernigan]

I hate to jump on the bandwagon but Up until tonight I thought the officiating was just because she (CC) is a rookie but damn they let her get hammered all game. Definitely don’t see that much contact on others.

If the league commissioner is so stupid to let this girl get hurt then she needs to step out. It starting to look like they (the refs) have orders to let it go.

On another note I have enjoyed watching the W this year and seeing so many absolute stars play ball. The Aces are loaded, Sun, Liberty and Seattle are really, really good.

[TerriDoocy]

Kudos for Caitlin for holding her own after losing time after time. She knows that she has a strong IOWA fans behind her

[badmon]

Temi’s presence on defense was needed in the paint tonight. Hope she comes back asap

[backtoashley]

I love that Caitlin doesn't talk smack about others to media

[lizhricik]

I like Christie stepping up for her team👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[deenagibbs]

Kudos for Sides for fighting for her team!

[casilatino]

Caitlin is such an optimistic class act.

[malebovinemanure]

Ok. Credit where credit is due. Good job to the coach for FINALLY sticking up for her team. Get on the reffs asses. And saying nice things about Caitlin.

[the_freedom_runner]

The common denominator is the defense. They can't stop a nosebleed right now.

[adelynmoncada]

These are so stupid ### Reporters , ask way the refs don't ever call fouls when they play prison ball on CC

[ycwrhrt]

Thank you for always loading videos so quick!!

[luckygardeniasdashboardcon]

I still have faith in the Indiana Feve🏀. They have had an excruciating schedule and they will turn this around. I have faith in them.!!!!

[jamesfreeman]

CC body language is so down. Her demeanor is so low. I know this team can win games, but they seem to give less of what they are capable of in the 3rd, 4th quarters. Glad to see Coach fight for some refs calls. Refs called some very questionable calls. I won't desert this team. I'll keep hoping they'll win the next game. CC got 20 pts. They'll get out of the slump.