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In a game that had all the markings of competitive basketball, where the Fever traded points with the defending champions, the refereeing became the predominant narrative. Over the course of recent games, the Fever have faced an astonishing minus 31 free throw discrepancy, culminating in their latest matchup where the Liberty executed 32 free throw attempts compared to the Fever's mere 15. This stark contrast in officiating decisions left many feeling that the Fever were robbed of a fair chance to secure victory.