WNBA to review Liberty inquiry over Game 2 timeout

Officials denied a reset in the overtime period.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

A league source told ESPN the league received New York’s outreach and will follow the proper protocols to look into it. Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: The WNBA has received official outreach from the New York Liberty, according to ESPN. The league office will follow proper protocols to examine the matter.

Why it matters: The dispute stems from the closing moments of Game 2 of the semifinals against the Atlanta Dream. Liberty players stated that officials incorrectly informed them they had no reset timeouts remaining during the extra period.

What to watch: The review process is underway as New York continues its postseason run.

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@AlexaPhilippou 2026-10-08T18:36:58.692667+00:00

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