ESPN anchor Doris Burke appeared to attack media coverage surrounding Caitlin Clark » while commentating Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.
In the second quarter, Mavericks forward PJ Washington and Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis were involved in jostling as they scrambled for position. Washington threw Porzingis to the ground but only received a common foul.
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Kristaps Porzingis, #8 of the Boston Celtics, speaks to officials during the second quarter of Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Teammates Washington and Porzingis tried to have the last word while they were separated.
Burke then responded to his remark.
“If it was Caitlin Clark, this could spark a debate for a week,” Burke saidwith play-by-play Mike Breen laughing.
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From left, JJ Redick, Doris Burke and Mike Breen watch the second quarter of Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Boston closed out the NBA Finals in Game 5 to win their 18th NBA championship.
The fouls on Clark have drawn a lot of attention this month, particularly during the Indiana Fever’s games against the Chicago Sky.
Earlier this month, Sky guard Chennedy Carter performed a hip check on Clark, which sent the rookie to the ground. This mistake sparked a firestorm on social networks and on television. Clark said it wasn’t a basketball game.
Media coverage around Clark exploded again on Sunday when Angel Reese was penalized for a flagrant foul for hitting the sniper in the face during a layup attempt.
Clark downplayed the mistake in the post-match press conference.
Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, dribbles the ball during a game against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Émilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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“It’s like that, you know, she’s trying to play with the ball and get the block,” Clark said. “I mean, it happens and then those free throws where you have to shoot without anyone at the line are pretty tough. So I was just focusing on making those free throws.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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