Members of the Minnesota Lynx have not been shy about their disdain for the officiating in the pivotal Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, which they ultimately lost 67–62 to the New York Liberty. In her postgame press conference,

The controversial foul call on Alanna Smith that sent Breanna Stewart to the free throw line and, eventually, allowed the Liberty to win in overtime has been the biggest talking point from Game 5 so far.