A controversial call in the Liberty-Aces thriller swung the game—and the series—on its head: with 18 seconds left, A’ja Wilson lost the ball, but refs ruled it an Aces possession, ignoring replay evidence showing Jonquel Jones barely touched it. The Liberty, out of challenges, couldn’t contest it, and Jackie Young sealed the win with free throws and a steal. Even Wilson admitted it was a turnover. With playoffs looming, the call stoked frustration among players and coaches—including Breanna Stewart, who poured in 26 points. This isn’t the first time officiating’s been under fire; recall LeBron James’ criticism of a similar Liberty call in last year’s Finals. The WNBA’s responding—with a centralized replay center launching in 2027 (modeled after the NBA) and exploring a “Last Two Minute Report” to hold refs accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c65b21f09de2d16f

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