Angel Reese Flagged After Flagrant Foul by Brittney Griner in WNBA Match

In a late‑season WNBA game on Tuesday, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Connecticut Sun 91‑75. Early in the fourth quarter, Angel Reese and veteran center Brittney Griner tangled while contesting a rebound. Griner's left arm wrapped around Reese's neck, causing Reese to fall to the floor. Officials reviewed the play and assessed a Flagrant 1 foul on Griner, giving the Dream free‑throw opportunities that helped extend their lead. Reese finished with a double‑double (13 points, 12 rebounds) and converted one of two foul shots.

The incident sparked strong reactions on social media, with fans debating whether the contact constituted a hard foul or a flop. Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal also weighed in, defending Reese against what he described as “bullying” and “embarrassing” criticism from commentators and online users.

The Dream will next face the Indiana Fever, while the Sun travel to play the Chicago Sky.