WNBA Investigated Controversial Ending to Liberty-Dream Game 2
The WNBA said they investigated the controversial ending to Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals but "No further follow up is expected."
The Atlanta Dream secured a 85-83 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals on Friday night, completing a sweep of the series. However, controversy erupted following Game 2 on Wednesday night, prompting the WNBA to launch an investigation into the finish. Despite a strong performance by New York All-Star Breanna Stewart, who recorded 35 points and 11 rebounds in Game 2, the Liberty ultimately lost 101-98.
Stewart claimed that referees told her the Liberty did not have a reset timeout before the final possession in overtime. According to Stewart, the league confirmed that the Liberty indeed had a reset timeout remaining after the game. Officials disputed Stewart's claims, stating that she was standing behind referee Kevin Fahy when he confirmed with his partner that the Liberty did have a reset timeout. The Dream will advance to the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, beginning on October 17.
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