The second WNBA game recently stirred up quite a buzz due to an unusual interruption. During Friday night’s clash between the Golden State Valkyries and the Chicago Sky, the game was halted in the third quarter when a couple of objects were thrown onto the court. Officials quickly called a stop to the action to remove a lime green adult toy that had been tossed before play resumed.
Interestingly, it seemed the incident gained traction on social media, prompting Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham to post a public service announcement. She humorously warned fans against throwing dildos onto the court, saying it could cause injury. Meanwhile, Skystar Angel Reese poked fun at Fever guard Sidney Colson, suggesting the incident involved her toys making their way to the court earlier in the week.
The Valkyries ultimately secured a 73-66 victory, led by Veronica Burton’s 18-point performance. However, this game wasn’t the first to be interrupted by flying objects. Just a few days prior, during a matchup against Atlanta, the Valkyries experienced a similar disruption when an item came soaring from the stands. That instance also caused a brief pause as the ball handler interacted with the object before it rolled out of bounds.
It remains unclear whether any fans were ejected during these occurrences. Overall, these bizarre incidents have certainly added an unexpected twist to the WNBA season, with the league now facing some rather unusual challenges on and off the court.
