The Dallas Wings faced an 88-78 defeat against the Indiana Fever on Friday at the American Airlines Center, marking their second loss in a row. DiJonai Carrington, recognized as the WNBA’s Most Improved Player, struggled significantly in the game, which contributed to the Wings dropping to an 8-21 overall record.

Late in the third quarter, Carrington was involved in a bewildering moment that sparked widespread attention. She dribbled the ball up the court and launched an ill-advised shot without apparent control or purpose. Additionally, she appeared to travel during the play, but referees did not call a foul despite what seemed to be an attempt to draw one.

The incident quickly ignited a wave of criticism on social media, with fans criticizing Carrington harshly for what many perceived as flopping and a lack of professionalism on the court.

“WNBA is not real bro what is this,” a user commented.

“Imagine getting paid for this,” wrote another.

Performance details highlight Carrington’s difficulties in Indiana

Coming off the bench, Carrington failed to provide much impact during her 16 minutes of play. She scored only four points on 1-of-4 shooting and was perfect at the free-throw line with 2-of-2. Alongside her points, she grabbed three rebounds, recorded one assist, and added a steal.

However, turnovers continued to plague her performance, as she committed five errors and ended the game with a minus-seven plus/minus rating, reflecting the negative effect on her team’s performance.

Upcoming challenges for Dallas Wings depend on improved play

Looking ahead, the Wings are set to face the Eastern Conference-leading New York Liberty on Tuesday. For Dallas to halt their losing streak, a major turnaround in Carrington’s play will likely be essential.

With the pressure mounting, the Wings and their star guard must respond swiftly to avoid further disappointment in the tightly contested WNBA season.