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Mercury Coach Ejected as Aces Sweep WNBA Finals

10/11/2025

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Tibbetts Ejected, Toliver Steps In

Nate Tibbetts, head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, was ejected in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after two technical fouls for arguing a foul call.
Kristi Toliver took over coaching duties for the remainder of the game, which the Mercury lost 97-86.
Las Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep, which has sparked ongoing discussions about officiating standards in the league.

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Toliver Pursues Coaching

Kristi Toliver, 38, associate head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, is a candidate for WNBA head coaching jobs, including the New York Liberty.
The Phoenix Mercury granted the Liberty permission to interview Toliver, with a meeting after the season.
The Las Vegas Aces swept the Mercury in the Finals.
She has also interviewed for Toronto's head coach position, along with candidates such as Sandy Brondello and Jenny Boucek.

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Tibbetts Ejected, Toliver Steps In

Nate Tibbetts, head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, was ejected in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after two technical fouls for arguing a foul call.
Kristi Toliver took over coaching duties for the remainder of the game, which the Mercury lost 97-86.
Las Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep, which has sparked ongoing discussions about officiating standards in the league.

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