Lynx Coach Reeve Criticizes Officiating After Game 3 Loss to Mercury

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve expressed strong dissatisfaction with the officiating following her team's 84-76 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals. Reeve was ejected in the final moments after confronting officials over a non-call when Lynx forward Napheesa Collier suffered an ankle injury during a steal by Mercury guard Alyssa Thomas. Reeve described the decision to assign the officiating crew to such a critical game as "malpractice." Collier, who scored 17 points, left the game with a suspected ankle fracture. The Lynx have not provided an update on her status for Game 4. The Mercury's victory was propelled by Thomas, Satou Sabally, and Kahleah Copper, who combined for 65 points, including all 21 of Phoenix's points in the fourth quarter. The Lynx now trail 2-1 in the series, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday.