Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones called for double technical fouls in Game 3
Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones were assessed double technical fouls during a heated Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinal series on Friday.
In the intense Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinal, the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty faced off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. With the Liberty aiming to avoid elimination in the best-of-five series, tensions ran high. Dream forward Angel Reese and Liberty forward Jonquel Jones were each called for double technical fouls in the second quarter, with the incident occurring when the Dream led 31-29.
The altercation began when Jones pushed Reese at the basket, leading to a chest-to-chest confrontation. Coaches separated the players, and Reese and Jones each received a second technical foul of the postseason, resulting in a $500 fine for Reese. A third technical foul would have led to a one-game suspension.
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