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WNBA games seeing unusually high foul counts, officials under scrutiny

sportsMay 13, 202627262

Multiple WNBA games are recording unusually high foul counts, with recent contests averaging 40 to 50 whistles per game. The Minnesota Lynx versus Phoenix Mercury matchup featured near-constant whistles, and players showed visible frustration as offensive and defensive sets were repeatedly stopped. Critics say officials are calling tight fouls that disrupt defensive flow and push key players into foul trouble. If officiating stays this strict, teams will adjust defensive strategies and late game outcomes could hinge more on foul management than on on court execution.