Breanna Stewart’s 9-year no-tech streak snapped in the Liberty’s loss to Atlanta

Breanna Stewart’s impressive nine-year streak without a technical foul ended during New York Liberty’s 95-84 loss to Atlanta. Stewart, who last received a technical in 2017, was penalized late in the game after expressing frustration over a no-call when Angel Reese stole the ball from her. Replays indicated Reese had slapped Stewart’s wrist. Despite scoring 27 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, Stewart’s efforts couldn’t secure a win, impacting the Liberty’s playoff positioning. Stewart humorously suggested Reese should cover the fine for the technical foul. The Liberty will face Atlanta again in their regular-season finale. Stewart was recently honored for her MVP performance at the FIBA World Cup, where she helped the U.S. win gold. QUESTION: How might Breanna Stewart’s technical foul impact her approach to future games and interactions with officials?