In a searing press conference, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve tore into WNBA officiating and called for leadership changes at the league level.
Reeve was ejected in the final minute of the Lynx’s 84–76 loss to the Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals. Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas and Minnesota star Napheesa Collier had collided when Thomas poked the ball loose for a steal. There was no call on the play, and Reeve stormed onto the court to confront the referees, with players and staff attempting to restrain her to no avail. Collier was injured and did not return. Her availability for Game 4 on Sunday is unclear with No. 1 seed Minnesota now trailing in the series 2–1.
