The WNBA said Sunday it was looking at allegations of "hate fan rhetoric," against Angel Reese in a fever game Saturday in Chicago Sky and Indianapolis Indiana state, after involving Caitlin Clark and Reese.

"The WNBA strongly condemns all forms of racism, hatred and discrimination - they have no place in our alliance or society," the league said in a statement. "We know these allegations and are studying the matter."

In the third quarter where Indiana beat Chicago 93-58, Clark played with Reese grabbing the offensive rebound and leading to the rim. Reese fell on the court, looked up and tried to face Clark. Fever striker Aliyah Boston between. Clark's foul was upgraded to blatant 1, while Rees and Boston were evaluated as technical fouls.

Throughout the game, Reese booed among Gainbridge Fieldhouse fans, but the volume increased in subsequent foul shots.

Reese declined to comment through a representative on Sunday.

The Players Association encourages the league to conduct investigations.

"The WNBPA recognizes that there were reports of hate comments in the game in Indianapolis yesterday and supports the WNBA's current investigation into the matter," the National Association of Women's Basketball Players said in a statement. "This kind of behavior is unacceptable in our sport. With the space of the WNBA's 'Hate-free' policy, we believe the league can thoroughly investigate and take swift, appropriate action to ensure the safe and enthusiastic environment for all."

The WNBA announced its plan for its “Hateless Space” platform on Thursday, using it as “a multidimensional platform designed to combat hatred and promote respect in all WNBA spaces – from online discourse to Nerelena’s actions.”

"We believe basketball can be a unified force - life in this place is not only about watching games, but also connecting games," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement last week. "We want our stage, and our social platforms to be full of vitality and fanaticism - not hatred and sulfuric acid."

Fever says they are working with the coalition's investigation.

"We know of allegations of inappropriate fan behavior in yesterday's game and we are working closely with the WNBA to complete their investigation," Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, said in a statement. "We are firmly committed to providing a safe environment for all WNBA players."

After the game, Reese and Clark both downplayed the incident.

“Basketball game,” Rees said. "The referee got it right. Keep moving forward."

"We don't think of it as not," Clark said. "It's just part of the basketball game. I'm not sure what the upgrade the referees are seeing is, it's their discretion. Putting them on the free throw line is a foul. I've seen a lot of basketball in my life, and that's exactly that. I haven't tried to be any malicious player. I'm not that type of player."