The WNBA Finals will feature the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, guaranteeing that a first-time champion will be crowned in league history.
Reese was involved in a tense confrontation with New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones during the second quarter, resulting in both players being assessed offsetting technical fouls. Under WNBA rules, players and coaches receive an automatic one-game suspension after accumulating four technical fouls during the playoffs. The league can also review and rescind technical fouls when warranted. Reese accumulated seven technical fouls during the regular season, putting her just one away from the WNBA’s eight-foul suspension limit. However, her foul count reset when the playoffs began, with a separate and lower threshold applying during the postseason.
Each additional technical foul also carries a $1,500 fine. The Atlanta Dream forward is nevertheless facing a $500 fine for picking up her second technical of the playoffs.
She had previously received a technical foul during Atlanta’s first-round series against the Washington Mystics.
However, an incident during Game 3 of the semifinal series has raised concerns for the Dream and their fans, with questions emerging over whether star player Angel Reese could face disciplinary action or a suspension ahead of the Finals.
