Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Brittney Griner Draws Flagrant 1 for Throwing Angel Reese Down in 93-58 Dream Win
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 3

Brittney Griner Draws Flagrant 1 for Throwing Angel Reese Down in 93-58 Dream Win

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 3

Summary

  • Late in the fourth quarter, Brittney Griner was assessed a Flagrant 1 after throwing Angel Reese to the floor during Atlanta's 93-58 Commissioner's Cup win over Connecticut.
  • The foul came in a clear size mismatch—Griner is listed at 6-foot-9 and Reese at 6-foot-3—and the play quickly became the game's flashpoint.
  • Reese still controlled the glass, finishing with 13 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, while Griner had four.
  • The incident added edge to a lopsided result as Atlanta closed out a double-digit victory and the foul became the night's main talking point.

Insights

After Angel Reese dominated the much taller Brittney Griner, is the WNBA witnessing a changing of the guard?
Was Brittney Griner's flagrant foul a sign of personal frustration or a symptom of the WNBA's controversial new rules?