A late-game twist in the semifinals has reignited debate over a controversial call after the Liberty’s loss. Officials confirmed the team was mistakenly denied a reset timeout on their final possession, which could have altered the outcome. The revelation raises questions about referee decisions and whether the game’s final moments played out differently. Fans and analysts are now dissecting whether this oversight could have changed the series’ trajectory.
The Liberty, now trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five semifinals, learned after the game they had a reset timeout after all and could’ve advanced the ball on the final possession.