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Candace Parker Doesn’t Entertain Caitlin Clark – Angel Reese Rivalry

The Indiana Fever faced Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky on Saturday night in their second matchup of the season. In the first meeting, the Fever dominated 93-58, and tensions flared after a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark sent Reese to the ground.

Heading into that first contest, there was already tension between fans, fueled by the fact that the two had faced off on the biggest stage in college basketball and four times during their rookie seasons, when they were No. 1 and No. 2 in the WNBA Rookie of the Year race.

Unfortunately for fans, they didn’t get to see Clark and Reese go head-to-head Saturday night, as Clark remained out with a left quadriceps strain.

However, the chatter about their rivalry didn’t stop. Fans and the media kept it going, but WNBA legend Candace Parker questioned why it’s even a conversation, noting that they play completely different positions.

"I just think that it's like comparing apples and oranges, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, it's like, what are we doing?" Parker said on the "Spolitics with Jemele Hill" podcast.

"They like doing the Magic [Johnson] and the Larry [Bird] comparison. Well, they played similar positions, like Bird wasn't a point guard, but he played the guard position, like they at least kind of match up. Like, what are we doing? So, I'm not falling into that. I'm not into the comparison."

Clark handles most of the workload as a point guard and is known for her deep threes and passing ability. Reese, on the other hand, is a forward known for her rebounding.

The next time fans can catch Clark versus Reese, assuming both are healthy, is July 27. The Fever will return to the United Center in Chicago, with tipoff scheduled that day for 3 p.m. EST on ABC.

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