PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected from Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after receiving two quick technical fouls in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night. Tibbetts — a second-year coach — was arguing a foul call against Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani when he got in the face of referee Gina Cross, who almost immediately called two quick technicals. Tibbetts reacted in disbelief before being escorted from the court.

The Aces beat the Mercury 97-86 to complete a four-game sweep. “To me, that's embarrassing. I feel bad that I was tossed. Been around this game a long time. I think it's one of the weakest double technicals ever,” Tibbetts said. “I didn't even know I got the second one, to be completely honest. I don't understand it.” Tibbetts sai

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