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Angel Reese and teammates support Allisha Gray amid officiating frustrations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Angel Reese and teammates support Allisha Gray amid officiating frustrations

Summary

During a recent matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream players Angel Reese and Allisha Gray expressed frustration over officiating. Coach Karl Smesko criticized the referees following a loss to the Washington Mystics, noting a controversial foul called on Reese. In the game against the Valkyries, Gray received a technical foul after a confrontation with Cecilia Zandalasini, who was penalized for a flagrant foul. Teammates Howard and Reese intervened to calm Gray during the incident. Gray acknowledged their support helped prevent further escalation and emphasized the need to focus on the game despite officiating issues.

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By the Numbers

•Angel Reese and Allisha Gray voiced frustration about officiating.
•Coach Smesko described officiating as 'horrendous' after a loss to the Mystics.
•Gray received a technical foul during the game against the Valkyries.
•Teammates intervened to calm Gray during a heated moment.
•The Dream aim to rebound after several recent defeats.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — "Refs Are Trash": Dream Star Doesn't Hide Frustration as Cameras Catch Angel Reese & Teammates Helping Her Calm Down

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Dream have not minced their words against the referees this season. “The officiating is horrendous,” coach Karl Smesko said after their Washington Mystics loss, as Angel Reese was penalized for a foul the Dream felt should have gone the other way against the Mystics.
— Yahoo Sports

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