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Dream Rout Mystics 109-77 as Mystics Coach Sydney Johnson Is Ejected and Escorted Off Court

The on-court eruption over a foul call has left the WNBA weighing possible discipline that could affect who coaches Washington in its next game.

Jun 6, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson leaves the court after being ejected from the game for technical fouls during the game against the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson leaves the court after being ejected from the game for technical fouls during the game against the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Jun 6, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson reacts during the game against the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 109-77 on Saturday night, with Angel Reese posting 18 points and a season-high 17 rebounds and Rhyne Howard adding 19 points.
  • The game swung in the third quarter when Mystics guard Alicia Florez Getino was called for a foul on Reese, prompting coach Sydney Johnson to argue with officials, receive two technicals and be ejected at the 3:52 mark.
  • Three officers or security personnel escorted Johnson off the court after he continued to confront referees and assistant coach Emre Vatansever finished the game as acting coach.
  • Johnson acknowledged the incident afterward, saying "I lost my cool," and the episode came as the result counted toward the WNBA Commissioner's Cup and moved Atlanta to 7-3 and Washington to 4-5.
  • Multiple outlets noted the WNBA could issue a fine or suspension based on precedent, so the league's review and any penalty are the key next developments to watch before Washington’s next game.