Fans Catch Caitlin Clark's Perusal Second with Kelsey Plum in Viral Elite Players Feature

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's performance in the WNBA Elite Player Game earlier this year may not have been stellar, but it was important.

Despite receiving the most votes of any All-Star player, the freshman winner had a modest performance in the short period, scoring just four points on 2-of-9 shooting but recording a game-high 10 assists.

Clark also struggled from deep, missing all seven of her three-pointers.

It seemed as if Team USA had devised a special strategy for Clark, determined not to let her be the deciding player. Instead, they focused on killing them and creating space for Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale to shine.

Ogunbowe immediately seized the opportunity, setting a new WNBA Elite Player Game scoring record with 34 points and winning her second Most Valuable Player award.

In the end, the WNBA team defeated the USA 117-109. A video clip from this passionate game recently resurfaced, including a brief conversation between Clark and Las Vegas Players coach Kelsey Plum.

In the recording, Plum can be seen sprinting to Clark during a throw-in. Fans immediately began speculating about Clark's words to Plum, most notably when Plum spoke harshly to her, leading Clark to ask, "Why are you pushing?

" The video has been viewed 2.2 million times, and fans were intrigued by Clark's criticism of Plum's strength.

Background: The Elite Players Game is typically a relaxed show where the WNBA's best talent can showcase their skills.

But for the U.S. team, it served as a warm-up before the Paris Olympics, where they later won the gold medal.

Clark's question may have reflected her surprise at Plum's patience, especially given the typically relaxed style of the Elite Players Game.

It's rare to see the full-court guard on such an occasion, and this shows the respect Plum and the Public team have for Clark's wide range of skills and tactical acumen.