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Aces Level Series as Coaches Decry Officiating and 'Out-of-Control' Physicality

Coaches fault inconsistent enforcement of points-of-emphasis for letting excessive contact shape the series.

Overview

  • Las Vegas beat Indiana 90-68 in Game 2 to tie the semifinal 1-1, with the matchup moving to Indianapolis for Friday's Game 3.
  • Becky Hammon labeled the contact "out of control" and said it "would not fly in the NBA," invoking comparisons to the NFL’s five-yard rule on receivers.
  • Stephanie White said frequent whistles and free throws stalled Indiana’s transition game and disrupted offensive rhythm.
  • Game 2 featured 41 fouls, with the Aces going 15-of-21 at the line and the Fever 11-of-15.
  • Coaches cited playoff lapses on freedom of movement and defensive three seconds, noting 61 such calls in the regular season versus one so far in the postseason, while Indiana guard Lexie Hull is listed questionable with a back issue.