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“Absolutely insane,” Cunningham says after controversial Reese no-call

During the third game of the 2026 WNBA semifinals on October 9, the Atlanta Dream secured an 85-83 victory over the New York Liberty to finalize a series sweep. The contest featured a heated moment in the second quarter when officials whistled Sabrina Ionescu for an illegal screen against Isobel Borlase.

Following the call, Angel Reese pursued Ionescu toward the bench while Rhyne Howard also engaged with the Liberty guard, yet referees opted not to issue a technical foul for the interaction.

Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham later addressed the incident on an October 15 podcast, arguing that such behavior would typically trigger a penalty during the regular season. While acknowledging the value of team solidarity, she expressed disbelief that the officials allowed the conduct to go unpunished.

Analyst Rebecca Lobo also voiced concerns regarding the officiating decision during the live broadcast of the game.

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