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Brittney Griner’s Flagrant Foul Sends Angel Reese to the Floor in WNBA Clash

Complex | Music, Sneakers, Pop Culture, News & Shows·Bernadette Giacomazzo·4 months ago
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A physical fourth-quarter battle between Brittney Griner and Angel Reese quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the Commissioner’s Cup matchup, as Griner was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul after sending Reese to the floor during a rebound battle in the Atlanta Dream’s 91-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun. According to Fox News , the play unfolded with 7:43 remaining in the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. As Reese fought for position under the basket, Griner’s left arm made contact with Reese around the neck area while both players pursued a rebound. Reese fell hard to the court, prompting officials to stop play and review the sequence. After the review, referees upgraded the contact to a Flagrant 1 foul. Under the WNBA’s current collective bargaining agreement, the penalty also triggered a $500 fine for Griner. Despite the intensity of the moment, the incident did not escalate.…

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