Becky Hammon Asks For Fine in Referee Tirade After Aces Loss to Wings

The Las Vegas Aces fell to 4-3 after their 95-87 defeat to the Dallas Wings on Thursday night.

It was definitely a frustrating game for the Aces. They were the better team in the first half and took a 53-45 lead into the locker room before the Wings stormed back in the second half, ultimately securing the win on their home court.

There’s no question that there was a discrepancy in free throws between the two teams. The Aces took 12 total free throws while the Wings took 22. Plus, the Aces only made 7 of their attempts (58%), compared to 19 (86%) for Dallas, which ultimately was the difference in the game.

Becky Hammon Doesn’t Mince Words About Free Throw Discrepancy After Aces Loss to Wings

There was also some frustration on the Aces’ bench about how the game was being officiated. And head coach Becky Hammon aired her frustration out when speaking to the media after the game.

“The other thing, I mean, A’ja Wilson shoots one free throw, Chennedy Carter, zero [free throws], Jackie Young, zero. I’m f***** tired of that bullshit,” Hammon said, per an X post from Underdog WNBA.

“I’m not saying [the Wings] didn’t earn their 22 [free throws on their end of the court]. But when Awak Kuier shoots more free throws than A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chennedy Carter all combined, that’s a problem,” Hammon continued.

“And we’re not getting the same whistle. Give me my fine,” she concluded before storming away the postgame press conference.

Hammon has never been afraid to speak her mind, even if it might cost her money. Especially when it comes to criticizing referees.

And as she said, this tirade is definitely going to cost her some money.

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