Angel Reese rails against refs after second straight WNBA Finals dud
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Angel Reese and coach Karl Smesko believe the referees' calls in the WNBA Finals have shifted significantly after the Dream took a 2-1 series lead, impacting Reese's performance and free throw opportunities.
- Reese's scoring has dropped in the last three games, with a notable decrease in free throw attempts, which she attributes to inconsistent officiating and increased physicality from the Valkyries' defense.
- Reese highlighted specific instances where fouls against her were not called, expressing frustration with how the referees are managing physical play and offensive fouls.
- Despite being down 3-2 in the series after losing Games 4 and 5, Reese remains confident that the Dream can rally at home in Game 6 and secure the franchise’s first championship.
- The Dream's coach and players emphasize the need to adjust to the physicality and maintain focus, believing that staying united and improving individually will be key to overcoming the current series deficit.
