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Breanna Stewart, Liberty look to move on from timeout snafu as they face potential sweep in WNBA semifinals

The New York Liberty are facing elimination after a controversial timeout dispute in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinal series against the Atlanta Dream, now on the brink of a sweep heading into Game 3. The Liberty lost 101-98 in overtime on Wednesday night, with the dispute centering on whether they had a reset timeout available during the final seconds.

Breanna Stewart, the Liberty’s star player, claimed she asked official Kevin Fahy about the timeout, only to be told it was not available. However, the official pool report later indicated that the timeout *was* in fact available, creating a conflict between Stewart’s account and the referees’ documentation.

The Liberty’s missed opportunity came after a desperation shot by Stewart fell short, with the Dream’s Angel Reese making both free throws to secure the win. The Liberty have since filed an official inquiry with the league, which is reviewing the incident through its standard process.

Stewart emphasized the importance of trust and honesty in sports, expressing disappointment at being placed in a position that questioned her integrity. Meanwhile, the Liberty now look to turn the page as they prepare for Game 3 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, aiming to avoid a historic sweep in the best-of-five series.

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