Overview

• With about one minute remaining in the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena, a fan hurled a neon green sex toy onto the court during a tie game.
• Officials allowed play to finish before pausing the contest to inspect the object, which a police officer collected prior to the Golden State Valkyries’ 77-75 win.
• League authorities have not identified the culprit and no fans have been arrested or ejected in connection with the incident.
• Players such as Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini warned that flying objects pose serious safety risks and underscored the importance of enhanced in-game security.
• Broadcasters initially showed the item before quickly cutting away, and the WNBA has scrubbed the visuals from its League Pass archive while reviewing its protocols.