The WNBA playoffs have not been decided by questionable officiating. But they have certainly been overshadowed by it. Which puts the league in a position similar to where it was earlier this season, and to where it was during the playoffs last year, and to where it was during the postseason nearly a decade ago. This is not a new topic of conversation. It’s not one that can be resolved before the Mercury and Aces tip off in Game 1 of the Finals on Friday. And that is exactly the problem for the WNBA.
What does it mean to actually start fixing it?
