Bridget Carleton, Minnesota Lynx downed in WNBA Finals

[Connor_Ferguson]

Bridget Carleton, Minnesota Lynx downed in overtime in WNBA finals.

Bridget Carleton, Minnesota Lynx downed in overtime WNBA finals

Oct 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) and forward Alanna Smith (8) celebrate their teams win after game four of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The clock struck midnight

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[acoustimac]

I was hopeful when BC got the last shot, but she was slightly off balance and it didn’t go. Great season though!

 

[Nelcyn]

I felt like Lynx got screwed with that foul call in last seconds in regulation. They did a challenge and I feel like they didn't reverse it to save face.

 

[shadow]

I felt like Lynx got screwed with that foul call in last seconds in regulation. They did a challenge and I feel like they didn't reverse it to save face.

That was a super soft foul. Felt like they were trying to help the Liberty win their first title.

 

[Cyclonsin]

I watched the last minute of regulation, and it was a stark reminder of why I don't watch the WNBA. And before anyone gets after me, I don't watch the NBA either. Pro basketball is just not my cup of tea.

 

[gocy444]

They had 5 seconds to inbound the ball and take make a game winning shot and the player caught the inbound and instantly shot an off balance 3.

 

[Clonehomer]

I felt like Lynx got screwed with that foul call in last seconds in regulation. They did a challenge and I feel like they didn't reverse it to save face.

This especially after having the NY coach tell the player to embellish her actions to draw a foul during the huddle. They cut the mic immediately after that as if they realized they shouldn’t be airing that.

 

[mred]

They had 5 seconds to inbound the ball and take make a game winning shot and the player caught the inbound and instantly shot an off balance 3.

They figured the "let Bridget get an offensive rebound and try a putback" strategy worked in Game 4, so they tried it again in Game 5, and they needed to give her enough time to do that. And Bridget did come somewhat close to getting that rebound in Game 5.

 

[Cyfan1965]

BC drew the charge bad call #1-
There was a blatant travel No call #2
Foul call on the shot bad call #3
Lynx were screwed out of a title. Simple as that-

 

[cyclonespiker33]

They figured the "let Bridget get an offensive rebound and try a putback" strategy worked in Game 4, so they tried it again in Game 5, and they needed to give her enough time to do that. And Bridget did come somewhat close to getting that rebound in Game 5.

BC was absolutely fouled on that rebound at the end too. Much more contact than the foul that gave Stewart the free throws to tie the game.

 

[RollClones14]

Lebron not even a fan of the call

 

[kcdc4isu]

Just like in the Texas Georgia football game on Saturday refs made a call (calls) to help the home team due to crowd pressure.

 

[thakeepa14]

Loss last night still stings. Lynx have been a better team (albeit slightly) since Phee’s return from plantar fasciitis. If she doesn’t get sidelined with that, Lynx get the 1 seed and the title. Breanna’s 4 step walk no call was worst exhibit of refereeing in finals. On to next season

 

[Cymark86]

BC drew the charge bad call #1-
There was a blatant travel No call #2
Foul call on the shot bad call #3
Lynx were screwed out of a title. Simple as that-

Such a blatant travel. What’s the point of even having a rule then? No way were they letting the Lynx win. But jacking up an immediate 3 pointer with 5 seconds left was perplexing.

 

[cytor]

Is there a video of these horrid calls?

 

[Clonefan32]

Lebron not even a fan of the call

Somehow the foul wasn't even the worst part of it. Stewart took like 4 steps before she dribbled.

 

[Clonefan32]

Is there a video of these horrid calls?

Here's the big one:

Lynx in disbelief after late foul drawn by Breanna Stewart sends game to OT - ESPN Video

Breanna Stewart is fouled and nails both free-throw attempts to tie the game at 60 in the waning seconds against the Lynx.

www.espn.in

 

[mwwbbfan]

Here's the big one:

Lynx in disbelief after late foul drawn by Breanna Stewart sends game to OT - ESPN Video

Breanna Stewart is fouled and nails both free-throw attempts to tie the game at 60 in the waning seconds against the Lynx.

www.espn.in

And here is the Travel leading up to that.

 

[cytor]

And here is the Travel leading up to that.

Just... wow.

 

[Nelcyn]

Lynx coach also was not happy on the record with the foul. She suggested a third party review when they do challenges. Which makes sense unless the 3rd party is in bed with the refs somehow.