During the recent game between the Chicago Sky and the New York Liberty, Chicago star Angel Reese found herself removed from the game due to a disagreement with a referee over a call. With only 2:31 left in the fourth quarter, Reese was assessed a personal foul, which she immediately protested. After exchanging words with the referee and waving him off, Reese was hit with two technical fouls and subsequently ejected from the game. This turn of events ultimately led to the Sky’s loss to the Liberty, with a final score of 88-75.
Controversy and Reactions
Following the game, lead official Maj Forsberg justified the ejection by stating that Reese had addressed the referee disrespectfully and waved her hand in dismissal. However, many spectators, including NBA star Lonzo Ball, who was in attendance, disagreed with the decision. Ball even offered to pay any fine that Reese might incur as a result of the incident. Additionally, Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon expressed confusion during the postgame news conference, claiming she had not received an explanation for Reese’s ejection.
This was not the first time Reese had been involved in controversial moments on the court. In a previous game against the Indiana Fever, she was seen cheering as her teammate fouled an opponent, as well as engaging in physical altercations during the game. Furthermore, Reese made headlines off the court by claiming credit for the increasing popularity of the WNBA, not just her fellow player Caitlin Clark.
Despite the recent off-court controversies, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are preparing to focus on their upcoming game against the Washington Mystics. As they aim to shift the narrative back to their on-court performance, it remains to be seen how Reese’s ejection will impact the team dynamics and their future games. With tensions running high and opinions divided, the incident involving Angel Reese serves as a reminder of the intensity and passion that can sometimes overshadow professional sports.
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