Tuesday night’s WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries delivered more than just buzzer-beater excitement, it also served up a surprise prop straight out of an adult novelty shop.

With the score tied at 75-75 and less than a minute left in regulation, play was suddenly interrupted when an unexpected object, a lime green dildo, sailed onto the court at Gateway Center Arena. The item, seemingly tossed from the stands, landed on the free throw line and bounced across the hardwood, halting the game as stunned fans and broadcasters tried to make sense of what had just happened.

Announcers Keep It Professional… Sort Of

The broadcast team, led by Jacob Tobey and Morgan Ragan, reacted with a mix of amusement and confusion.

“Something flies on the court, I think there was something that flew from a fan on the court,” Tobey said as the camera panned to the scene.

“This has been one of a kind… can they figure out who did that and get ’em out?” he added, clearly doing his best to stay composed.

Ragan chimed in with her own assessment: “Even so, when you have a lime green item just kind of fly… that’s when the whistle should be blown because as a player you want to feel protected… and then there’s confusion on that final possession.”

Security Steps In

The game was promptly paused as police and arena security made their way onto the court to remove the item and investigate the incident. Cameras caught fans pointing toward various sections of the arena, likely trying to help authorities identify the culprit, or just enjoy the chaos.

“Police and security are headed to the area where they’re going to try and figure out the fan,” Tobey said, noting that many in the crowd were quick to “nominate” suspects.

Ragan’s final on-air word on the matter? “Oh my gosh, OK, inappropriate. Get ’em out of here, whoever it is.”

A Game to Remember

The object was eventually removed, and the game resumed. The Valkyries clinched the win in dramatic fashion, edging out the Dream 77-75.

As of press time, it remains unclear whether police identified or took action against the fan responsible for the rogue airborne accessory.

What’s certain, though, is that this game will be remembered not just for its nail-biting finish, but for a surreal moment that belongs in the WNBA’s blooper reel hall of fame.