What happened: The WNBA believes a pool report addressing the final 4.3 seconds of overtime between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty should have included the word "miscommunication," according to a league source. The admission follows a controversial finish where officials apparently denied New York a reset timeout. The Liberty previously filed a formal inquiry with the league over the sequence.

Why it matters: The officiating sequence directly impacted the closing seconds of a critical postseason contest. The Dream secured a 101-98 victory, and the Atlanta Dream lead the series 1-0. Acknowledging a miscommunication validates New York's frustration but does not alter the final result.

What to watch: The league may provide additional clarification regarding the missed timeout. Both teams now prepare for the next game of the semifinal series.