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WNBA refs issue statement after Breanna Stewart blames incorrect information for NY Liberty’s loss

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has called out the WNBA officiating crew after her team’s overtime loss to the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series. The Liberty led for most of the contest before the Dream staged a late comeback, forcing extra time where Stewart’s final-second, near-40-foot heave tied the game.

Stewart later claimed she attempted the shot because referees allegedly told her the Liberty had no reset timeout remaining—only to discover afterward that one was still available. The officials responded in a post-game statement, insisting they had confirmed with Stewart that her team had a reset timeout left, though she disputes this account.

With the Liberty now trailing 2-0 in the series, the confusion over timeouts adds another layer of frustration to their quest to return to the WNBA Finals. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between players and referees over communication during high-pressure moments in playoff games.

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