Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve expressed her frustration with WNBA officiating after a controversial call during the championship game, claiming that the title was "stolen" from her team. The Lynx faced the New York Liberty in a tense Game 5, which ended in a 67-62 overtime loss for Minnesota. The pivotal moment came when a disputed foul allowed Breanna Stewart to sink two free throws, tying the game with just 5.2 seconds left in regulation. Reeve acknowledged that her team could have performed better but emphasized that the officiating should not have been a significant hurdle to overcome. "This isn’t that hard. Officiating is not that hard," she stated, highlighting her belief that the referees' decisions played a crucial role in the outcome of the game.

LeBron James has voiced his frustration with WNBA referees following a controversial call during the championship game that saw the New York Liberty secure their first title. The Lakers star criticized a questionable decision made during the intense matchup on Sunday, which ended with the Liberty defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime. Minnesota's head coach, Cheryl Reeve, expressed her outrage over the officiating, claiming that the championship was "stolen" from her team. The pivotal moment came when a disputed foul allowed Breanna Stewart to take two free throws, which she successfully converted to tie the game with just 5.2 seconds left in regulation. This decision has sparked significant debate and discontent among Lynx players and fans alike.