Sydney Johnson, head coach of the Washington Mystics, was escorted off the court by police following a heated exchange with game officials during a match against the Atlanta Dream on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred in the third quarter when the Mystics were behind 64-43, and Johnson reacted strongly to a foul called against player Alicia Florez Getino while she was defending Atlanta's Angel.
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Washington Mystics Coach Sydney Johnson Escorted Off Court After Dispute with Officials
Sydney Johnson, coach of the Washington Mystics, was escorted off the court by police after an argument with officials during a game against the Atlanta Dream. The incident took place in the third quarter when the Mystics were trailing significantly.
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