The Washington Mystics faced a significant defeat against the Atlanta Dream, losing 109-77, which was marred by head coach Sydney Johnson's ejection. The incident occurred in the third quarter when Johnson vehemently argued with referees about a call, leading to his ejection after receiving two technical fouls. Despite attempts by his coaching staff and players to calm him down, Johnson's tirade continued, prompting game officials to escort him off the court. This outburst may lead to disciplinary action from the WNBA, potentially including a fine, as seen in a previous case with Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. The Mystics' loss puts them at a 4-5 record early in the season, while the Dream improved to 7-3, the best in the Eastern Conference. The Mystics are set to play against the Chicago Sky next, as they look to rebound from this setback.