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A disputed timeout leaves the Liberty reeling as they fall to Atlanta in OT, down 2-0

The New York Liberty’s semifinal series against the Atlanta Dream took a dramatic turn in Game 2, ending in a 101–98 overtime loss that left the team questioning a controversial officiating call. With the Liberty trailing 2–0 in the series, they fought back to force overtime after Marine Fauthoux’s late three-pointer.

However, confusion over a reset timeout became the focal point of the game’s conclusion. The Liberty inbounded the ball under the basket for their final possession, opting to pass to midcourt instead of attempting a tying three-pointer.

After the game, Breanna Stewart criticized officials for allegedly miscommunicating the team’s timeout status, claiming they were told they had none left before the final play—a missed desperation shot that sealed the loss.

The dispute adds fuel to an already contentious series, with Stewart expressing frustration over what she described as a critical officiating error. The official postgame report has yet to fully clarify the timeline of events, leaving lingering questions about whether the Liberty’s strategic decision was influenced by an incorrect call.

The loss drops the Liberty to 0–2 in the best-of-three semifinal, while the Dream maintain momentum heading into Game 3.

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