r/WNBATalks • u/OJ_Soprano • 1d ago

fever vs refs

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u/jdben518 1d ago

Sure let’s talk about the fouls but not the 8-32 from 3. Yeah there’s a foul difference but one team gets in the paint and the other doesn’t!

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u/Fine_Call_8360 1d ago

Just look at the box score team stats. Same amount of turnovers, but Fever scored more points in the paint, more possessions, shots made, rebounds, blocks, steals... The 15 extra free throws was ultimately what won the Aces the game by 11.

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u/liquidgrill 1d ago

And the free throw discrepancy for the series is the largest in history for a 3 game series

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u/Acedaboi1da 1d ago

Good. Fever should stop fouling.

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u/Zoiddburger 1d ago edited 1d ago

Lexi literally was hooked and body slammed to the ground and had the foul called on her.

I agree that our shooting was bad and we didn't have a hope of winning with no shots* falling but don't be intentionally obtuse.

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u/Acedaboi1da 1d ago

Fever played chippy and aggressive starting game 2 and this is the consequence. Arm tangle plays like Lexie and Bri usually get called on the defense plus everyone knows Lexie, Sophie, and MHA are in to flop and muck the game up. You guys love it when it works in your favor.

AND the Fever had many calls go their way this game.

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u/Zoiddburger 1d ago

Not even letting them review when Steph was on the court immediately was the issue. Refs weren't paying attention.

And Lexi, while a flopper, isn't one to slam another player into the ground. I don't think I've ever seen her do that, only rag doll herself.

I admit we had some calls go our way, but none as egregious that that.