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Breanna Stewart Says Liberty Were Told They Did Not Have a Reset Timeout in Overtime
A broadcast showed the Liberty had a reset timeout, but officials told them otherwise before Breanna Stewart missed a 32-foot shot.
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals. Breanna Stewart missed a 32-foot attempt at the buzzer to end Game 2.
- WNBA rules permit teams one 'reset' to advance the ball to halfcourt in the final two minutes of overtime. The Liberty opted not to use this timeout, believing officials told them it was unavailable.
- During Angel Reese's free throws, Breanna Stewart asked referees Kevin Fahy and Fatou Cissoko-Stephens if the team had a reset timeout. Both officials told her the team had no timeouts remaining.
- Atlanta coach Karl Smesko said he expected the Liberty to advance the ball, while New York coach Chris DeMarco confirmed being told no timeout remained. The Liberty filed an official inquiry with the WNBA.
- Broadcast footage showed the Liberty actually retained their reset timeout during the final seconds. Stewart said the team is seeking clarity from the WNBA regarding the officiating error that affected their final shot.
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