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‘A True Act of Professionalism’ — Elle Duncan Gives Dream Co-Owner Her Flowers Amid Criticism for Serving As Analyst on WNBA Finals Broadcasts

USA Network analyst Renee Montgomery faced scrutiny during the WNBA Finals for her dual role as a co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, who lost Game 7 to the Golden State Valkyries 63-68. Despite the conflict of interest, her co-host Elle Duncan publicly praised Montgomery’s impartiality on air, calling it a 'true act of professionalism' and crediting her for maintaining objectivity throughout the series.

Duncan highlighted Montgomery’s ability to analyze games fairly, regardless of her team’s involvement, and extended the praise to her performance across the entire season. The Dream secured their Finals spot before the series began, with Montgomery present for their celebration before transitioning to studio commentary.

Golden State’s Gabby Williams delivered a standout performance in the clinching game, scoring 30 points—including 28 in the second half—to lead her team to victory in the first-ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals history. Montgomery had previously addressed concerns about bias in October, emphasizing her commitment to evaluating players based on performance alone, regardless of their team affiliation.

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