Angel Reese, Karl Smesko blast officiating after Dream fall into 3-2 WNBA Finals hole to Valkyries

The Chicago Sky fell to a 3-2 deficit in the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, putting them on the brink of elimination. Head coach Karl Smesko publicly criticized the officiating after the loss, specifically claiming that Angel Reese receives disproportionately more physical contact from opponents than other players without foul calls. Reese also voiced her frustration with the officiating, as the Sky now face a must-win situation to stay alive in the series.