Paige Bueckers' Foul Rescinded, $500 Fine Waived
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- Paige Bueckers had a technical foul rescinded by the WNBA, wiping out a $500 fine.
- Paige Bueckers was penalized for aggressive clapping while her team rallied against Atlanta.
- Alysha Clark helped overturn the call by sending a note to officials.
- Paige Bueckers and Clark have a friendly wager that Bueckers would finish the season with zero technicals, making the reversal crucial.
- Paige Bueckers urged officials to allow players to show passion, saying she would never want to be a referee.
Why it matters: Bueckers avoids a $500 fine and keeps her zero‑technical streak, preserving her bet with Clark; the league’s reversal shows that passionate play can be punished less harshly, rewarding players who appeal.
