The Washington Mystics (16-18) fight for a playoff spot on Wednesday when they face the Connecticut Sun (6-27), who aim to play spoiler at the CareFirst Arena.

Connecticut Sun star Bria Hartley met with intense backlash after devastating Sophie Cunningham news on Tuesday.

Fans React as Photo of Controversial WNBA Injury Goes Viral originally appeared on Men's Fitness. A recent WNBA injury has sparked drama and outrage from fans. Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever suffered a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun over the weekend.

The Indiana Fever erased a 21-point deficit and picked up a much-needed win to keep pace in the playoffs race.

Watch Natasha Howard & Marina Mabrey's standout WNBA performances during Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun showdown! Game recap, tactical breakdown and reactions.

The Connecticut Sun (6-27) head back on the road for a match-up with the Washington Mystics (16-18) on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM ET at CareFirst Arena. The game will air locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brendan Glasheen and Ashley Battle on the call.

Connecticut’s Bria Harley and Chicago’s Rebecca Allen each received ejections for starting the scuffle, while the Sky’s Ariel Atkins’ night ended early “for being an escalator” after shoving Hartley and touching a referee, according to crew chief Angelia Suffern as reported by ESPN.

Having fun was the key to success for the Connecticut Sun’s young core as it led the team to victory over the Chicago Sky on Wednesday.