CAITLIN Clark sent a message of support after a popular halftime performer was hurt Tuesday night.
Clark’s Indiana Fever took on the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game.
Red Panda was performing at halftime during the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever’s game[/caption]
She suffered a fall on the court and medical personnel rushed to attend to her[/caption]
Red Panda is a popular performer who’s entertained crowds at many basketball games[/caption]
The 23-year-old was forced to miss the game in Minneapolis, Minnesota due to injury.
But her thoughts were with Red Panda after the Fever’s win.
Red Panda came on to provide halftime entertainment for the crowd at Target Center.
She was riding her unicycle eight feet above the ground.
But the performer suffered a nasty fall and was clutching her wrist.
Medical personnel rushed to attend to her after she fell.
ESPN reported that she was taken to hospital for an evaluation.
Clark and her Fever teammates were celebrating a 74-59 win over the Lynx.
Sydney Colson went on Instagram live from the locker room after the game.
Clark and Sophie Cunningham were seen enjoying the victory.
But the 23-year-old superstar turned to the camera and said, “Red Panda, we love you.”
Red Panda, also known as Rong Niu, has performed at many basketball games over the years.
Fans flooded social media after seeing she was injured to send their own well wishes.
One said, “Red Panda had to be helped off court after falling during Fever-Lynx halftime show.
“Prayers up to a legend.”
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were celebrating winning the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in the locker room[/caption]
Another posted, “Thoughts and prayers for Red Panda.
“The legendary half time show performer fell at the very beginning of her show at the Lynx game and had to get wheeled off the floor.”
While a third said, “Protect Red Panda at all costs. She is an American treasure.”
Tuesday’s win for the Indiana Fever was Clark’s first team title since entering the WNBA last year.
Fever coach Stephanie White insisted the team wouldn’t rush her back from injury.
“She’s making progress,” White said.
“Top of mind is just long term. Making sure we don’t have any setbacks.
“Making progress and feeling good are two different things.
“And we want to make sure that she feels good, that she’s confident. That’s the priority right now.”
