the withdrawal of Diana tas's suspension has left many WNBA fans disappointed they have accused the league of bending some of the rules in favor of specific players remember when Caitlyn Clark was hit with a technical foul for getting mad at herself and hitting the base of the hoop out of frustration for missing a shot the Phoenix Mercury are facing a challenging 2024 WNBA season now holding a to7 record after a 9779 Los to the lasas frustration boiled over just minutes into the third quarter she was hit with a technical foul for disputing a call marking her seventh of the Season according to WNBA rules seven technical fouls lead to an automatic suspension coincidentally Natasha Cloud also picked up her seventh technical during the same game however tasi dodged the suspension for the Mercury's upcoming game against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday September 3rd as she anticipated the dou unba withdrew the technical foul after a review as reported by USA today's Megan L Hall this decision leaves tasi with six technical fouls just one shy of a suspension Cloud on the other hand wasn't as fortunate her technical foul was upheld resulting in a suspension for the dream game without pay tas's narrow escape from suspension has sparked controversy among WNBA fans the leniency shown by the league has been met with criticism particularly since this marks the second time this season that one of tas's technical fouls has been rescinded fans took to social media to voice their displeasure accusing the leak of showing favoritism towards tasi one fan expressed frustration saying she got this tech for screaming at a ref how would that ever get reversed what a garbage League another fan suggested Kathy angelbert was pulling some strings referencing the WNBA commissioner other fans chimed in with comments like that's two texts rescinded for DT can't have the actual rules apply to our Olympic princess and favoritism BS the backlash also included skepticism about the League's reasoning one fan noted a bit surprised that tas's defense which appeared to be I wasn't even talking to you was accepted by the league if you say something the ref hears and finds objectionable enough it doesn't necessarily matter who you directed it it despite the controversy tasi remains focused on the Mercury's fight for a playoff spot alongside teammates Britney Griner and Kia copper who recently helped Team USA secure a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics tasi is determined to lead Phoenix through a tough stretch since returning to the WNBA the Mercury have struggled posting a three to five record the pressure is on as they head into their next matchup knowing that every game counts in their quest to make the playoffs as the season winds down tasi will need to keep her composure to avoid another technical foul which would result in the same suspension that cloud is facing with so much at stake both for tasi and the Mercury all eyes will be on her as she navigates the remainder of the Season walking the titr Trope of competition and discipline