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Controversial Liberty playoff reset timeout drama gets update

The New York Liberty’s WNBA Semifinals series against the Atlanta Dream took a dramatic turn in Game 2, ending in a 101-98 loss that left the Liberty down 0-2 and facing elimination. The final moments of overtime sparked controversy when the team was reportedly denied a reset timeout that could have altered the outcome.

According to league sources, the officiating crew mistakenly informed the Liberty they had no timeout remaining, despite one still being available. This error forced the team to inbound the ball from the backcourt, limiting their options for a game-tying shot.

The WNBA league office is now reviewing the incident following an official inquiry from the Liberty, with no resolution yet announced before Game 3 on Friday, October 9. The Dream, aiming for their first Finals appearance since 2013, will look to close out the series and advance to the championship round.

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