Atlanta Dream tops Washington Mystics 109-77 following coach's ejection
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Angel Reese scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Washington Mystics 109-77 on Saturday night in College Park, Georgia. The game featured a significant moment when Mystics coach Sidney Johnson was ejected after receiving two technical fouls with 3:52 remaining in the third quarter. Following his ejection, Johnson was escorted off the court by security. The Dream, who set season highs in free throws attempted and made, led by double figures for most of the contest. Atlanta's victory marks their fourth consecutive win over Washington in their ongoing season, improving their record to 6-3. Next, the Mystics will host the Indiana Fever on Monday, while the Dream will face the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.
- •Angel Reese records 18 points and 17 rebounds
- •Mystics coach Sidney Johnson ejected in second half
- •Dream lead by double digits for over 26 minutes
- •Atlanta sets season highs in free throw attempts and makes
- •Washington's next game is against Indiana on Monday
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Security Escorts Mystics HC Sydney Johnson Following Heated Exchange With WNBA Officials
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Reese leads Dream to 109-77 win after Mystics coach Johnson ejected, escorted off court by security
"Angel Reese had 18 points and a season-high 17 rebounds, Rhyne Howard added 19 points and six steals and Atlanta beat the Washington Mystics 109-77 on Saturday night in the Dream's highest-scoring game this season. Washington coach Sidney Johnson was ejected after he was called for two quick technical fouls with 3:52 left in the third quarter. Despite efforts from Mystics assistant coaches and players to calm him down, an angry Johnson was eventually escorted off the court by security.
"The Atlanta Dream were taking the youngsters of Washington to the woodshed. The scoreline read 46-34 at halftime, and an 18-9 Dream run coming out of the break put any hopes of a Washington comeback almost out of the realm of possibility.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:49 AMSecurity Escorts Mystics HC Sydney Johnson Following Heated Exchange With WNBA Officials
The Atlanta Dream were taking the youngsters of Washington to the woodshed. The scoreline read 46-34 at halftime, and an 18-9 Dream run coming out of the break put any hopes of a Washington comeback almost out of the realm of possibility.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:43 AMReese leads Dream to 109-77 win after Mystics coach Johnson ejected, escorted off court by security
Angel Reese had 18 points and a season-high 17 rebounds, Rhyne Howard added 19 points and six steals and Atlanta beat the Washington Mystics 109-77 on Saturday night in the Dream's highest-scoring game this season. Washington coach Sidney Johnson was ejected after he was called for two quick technical fouls with 3:52 left in the third quarter. Despite efforts from Mystics assistant coaches and players to calm him down, an angry Johnson was eventually escorted off the court by security.
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