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Sophie Cunningham calls Angel Reese's missed technical foul 'absolutely insane'
Sophie Cunningham says officials missed a technical foul on Angel Reese during WNBA playoffs.
In brief
Sophie Cunningham says officials missed a technical foul on Angel Reese during WNBA playoffs. Sophie Cunningham criticized WNBA officials for not calling a technical foul on Angel Reese after she chased down Sabrina Ionescu, calling it 'absolutely insane' ahead of the WNBA Finals. Originally reported by mint.
Cunningham's podcast comment
Sophie Cunningham made comments on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen about officials handling Angel Reese's play.
“Angel, I appreciate her having her teammates' back. That just shows that she cares and that she loves for her teammates”
Missed technical foul
Reese avoided a $500 fine after chasing down Sabrina Ionescu in Game 3 of the semi-finals.
“You can't do that”
Inconsistent calls
Officials did not call a technical foul on Reese after she chased Ionescu but later gave both players technicals after a blocked drive.
“It's going to be a tech in the regular season. Now, if she were to stay on her side and just kind of yell and say something, I'm all for that”
Playoff stakes
Reese enters WNBA Finals with two technicals; a third brings a $1,000 fine and warning letter.
“A third technical in the postseason brings a $1,000 fine and a warning letter”
Historical context
Atlanta Dream have reached the WNBA Finals three times but were swept each time since 2013.
“Atlanta beat New York 85-83 on the road on 9 October to complete a 3-0 sweep and reach the championship round for the first time since 2013”
Cunningham's stance
Cunningham praised Reese's fire but criticized inconsistent officiating in the playoffs.
“It's just so weird and inconsistent”
Finals preview
Dream faces Golden State Valkyries in WNBA Finals on Saturday, 17 October.
“They come just as the Dream prepare to open the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday, 17 October”
What it means
Sophie Cunningham criticized WNBA officials for not calling a technical foul on Angel Reese after she chased down Sabrina Ionescu, calling it 'absolutely insane' ahead of the WNBA Finals.
