Dream's Smesko backs Reese, fed up with refs missing 'ridiculous' contact
Dream head coach Karl Smesko blasted refs for missing what he called a "ridiculous" amount of contact on Angel Reese in Monday night's Game 5 loss.
ESPN reports: Dream head coach Karl Smesko blasted refs for missing what he called a "ridiculous" amount of contact on Angel Reese in Monday night's Game 5 loss.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Dream's Smesko, Angel Reese and Reese.
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