Lynx's Natasha Howard and coach Cheryl Reeve ejected amid heated game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
During a tense game against the Washington Mystics on June 21, Natasha Howard clashed with Cotie McMahon, leading to officials separating them. The incident occurred with 5:44 left in the third quarter, as the Mystics closed the gap. Cheryl Reeve received a technical foul for protesting the call, her third of the season. Despite the heated moments, Howard downplayed the altercation, stating it was just a tangle. The Mystics ultimately won the game 84-79 after a strong fourth quarter performance. The Lynx are set for a rematch against the Mystics on June 24.
- •Mystics rallied in the fourth quarter to win 84-79.
- •Reeve protested the officials' call leading to her third technical foul this season.
- •Howard expressed appreciation for Reeve's support during the altercation.
- •Upcoming rematch scheduled for June 24.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Cheryl Reeve Frustrated as WNBA Officials, Players Separate Natasha Howard During Heated Exchange
"It is not easy to get on the nerves of veteran forward Natasha Howard. But when the Minnesota Lynx started to lose its lead over a rather young Washington Mystics, emotions flared up.
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