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Dream coach Karl Smesko calls WNBA Finals officiating ‘just ridiculous’ as Angel Reese also questions refs

Following a 64-55 defeat in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko publicly criticized the officiating, specifically citing excessive uncalled contact against Angel Reese. Despite grabbing 15 rebounds, Reese struggled to score, managing only seven points as her team faces elimination.

Reese expressed frustration regarding the officiating consistency, noting that she often faces physical play without receiving the same calls as her opponents.

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase defended the game's intensity, attributing the physical play to the high stakes of a championship series. The series is scheduled to continue with Game 6 in Atlanta this Thursday.

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