Angel Reese's Ejection: A Contentious Fourth Quarter Incident in WNBA Game Between Chicago Sky and New York Liberty

Chicago, Illinois United States of America
Angel Reese, rookie forward for Chicago Sky, ejected from WNBA game against New York Liberty on June 4, 2024.
Before ejection, Reese had 13 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season.
Incident came days after Chennedy Carter's flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark and Lonzo Ball's criticism of referee Charles Watson.
Reese received two technical fouls after disputing a personal foul call and waving off the official in resentment.
Sky lost to Liberty with a score of 88-75.
Angel Reese's Ejection: A Contentious Fourth Quarter Incident in WNBA Game Between Chicago Sky and New York Liberty

Angel Reese, a rookie forward for the Chicago Sky, was ejected from their WNBA game against the New York Liberty on June 4, 2024. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when Reese received two technical fouls after disputing a personal foul call and waving off the calling official in resentment. This resulted in an automatic ejection.

Reese had been having a strong performance before her ejection, with 13 points and 10 rebounds, marking her second double-double of the season. The Sky ultimately lost to the Liberty with a score of 88-75.

The incident came just days after Chennedy Carter of the Sky was criticized for a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark during a game against the Indiana Fever. Reese was seen applauding Carter after the foul, and coach Teresa Weatherspoon tried to limit questions about it in her post-game interview.

Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls, who was sitting close to where the action occurred, called referee Charles Watson



Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Did Chennedy Carter's flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark influence the referee's decision?
  • Was the first technical foul warranted?

Sources

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Angel Reese was ejected after receiving a total of 5 personal fouls and 2 technical fouls.
    • Lonzo Ball offered to pay the $400 fine Reese faces from the WNBA for the two technical fouls.
  • Accuracy
    • Angel Reese was ejected after drawing two technical fouls for disagreeing with an official.
    • Angel Reese received her first technical foul for disrespectfully addressing the official and then for waving her hand in dismissal.
    • Angel Reese received a double technical foul after disputing a personal foul call.
    • Angel Reese was ejected from the game against New York Liberty for the first time in her career.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Angel Reese received her first technical foul for disrespectfully addressing referee Charles Watson after being whistled for a foul.
    • Angel Reese received her second technical foul for waving off the calling official in resentment to the call, resulting in an automatic ejection.
  • Accuracy
    • Angel Reese was called for her fifth personal foul with 2:31 left and then called for two technical fouls by the same official, Charles Watson.
    • Angel Reese received a double technical foul after disputing a personal foul call.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Angel Reese received a double technical foul after disputing a personal foul call.
    • Lonzo Ball offered to pay the fine Reese faces from the WNBA for the two technical fouls.
  • Accuracy
    • Angel Reese was ejected from the game after receiving two technical fouls.
    • Angel Reese received her first technical foul for disrespectfully addressing referee Charles Watson after being whistled for a foul.
    • Angel Reese received her second technical foul for waving off the calling official in resentment to the call, resulting in an automatic ejection.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

  • Unique Points
    • Angel Reese was ejected after disagreeing with referee Charles Watson and received two technical fouls.
    • Angel Reese had matched her career high with 13 points and 10 rebounds before being ejected.
  • Accuracy
    • Angel Reese was ejected after receiving a double technical foul.
    • Angel Reese received her fifth personal foul and was whistled for using disrespectful language towards referee Charles Watson.
    • Angel Reese got ejected after receiving a total of 5 personal fouls and 2 technical fouls.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains selective reporting as the author only mentions the controversial double technical on Angel Reese and does not mention other instances of technical fouls or ejections in the game. The author also makes a statement about race being a factor in media coverage without providing any evidence or quotes to support this claim.
    • The article only mentions the controversial double technical on Angel Reese and does not mention other instances of technical fouls or ejections in the game.
    • The author makes a statement about race being a factor in media coverage without providing any evidence or quotes to support this claim.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    Andrew Battifarano makes an appeal to authority by quoting Bob Costas' opinion on racial bias in the WNBA without providing any evidence or context to support the claim. This is a fallacy as it relies on the authority of Costas' opinion rather than logical reasoning or facts.
    • ][Bob Costas] spoke out about how that play was not talked about as much as the foul by Carter on Clark on Saturday, which he believes is due to race.[/
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication