Tibbets exited the game shortly after Mercury guard Kahleah Copper drew contact on a drive to the hoop but didn’t receive a whistle, and then guard Monique Akoa Makami was charged for a ticky-tack foul on the next possession.

Despite the Phoenix Mercury losing all four games to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals, it didn’t impact Kahleah Copper’s belief in the team. Although an air of disappointment could be felt the moment she entered the press conference room, Copper still spoke with clarity.