Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones called for technical fouls: What happened?
WNBA players Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones were assessed double technical fouls during a heated playoff game between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty. The incident adds to Reese's postseason technical foul count, putting her at risk of future suspension.
Why it matters
The enforcement of technical fouls during high-stakes playoff games directly impacts team rosters and the competitive balance of the WNBA postseason.
Hear this story Emotions are running high in Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinal round between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty as the Liberty look to stave off elimination after dropping 0-2 in the best-of-five series.
Dream forward Angel Reese and Liberty forward Jonquel Jones were called for offsetting double technical fouls in the second quarter of Game 3 on Friday, Oct. 9, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The incident happened with 3:17 remaining in the first half as the Dream led 31-29. Reese was denied at the basket by Jones, who gave Reese a little push with her chest as momentum carried her into the sidelines. Reese and Jones exchanged some words while standing chest-to-chest before teammates separated the two players.
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