Remember when Aliyah Boston was arguing with refs over a move she made and got called for—but when Brittney Griner did the same, nothing happened? Well, it seems the refs finally heard AB’s plea, and now they’re calling nearly every foul on the Atlanta Dream star—especially during the game against the Dallas Wings.
It all unfolded when Griner was tossed early in the second half of Wednesday’s game at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, after a heated exchange with an official. The altercation began when Griner was battling for a rebound with Haley Jones and was called for a foul.
While she seemed to quickly acknowledge the call—going as far as patting Jones on the back and helping her regain balance—Griner’s frustration boiled over. She confronted the referee who made the call, which earned her a technical foul. Moments later, she followed the same official and made contact while continuing to argue, leading to an automatic second technical and an ejection.
Status alert: Brittney Griner has been ejected Wednesday after being assessed two technical fouls.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 31, 2025
And that didn’t go unnoticed, as the ejection immediately divided WNBA fans. Some believed the decision was justified, citing the league’s zero-tolerance policy for making contact with officials. Others argued Griner’s frustration was understandable and that the referees escalated the situation too quickly. “the second T was so unnecesary, it wasnt even BG that made contact,” penned a user on X. “Good call Candice,” another added.
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