New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- One of the most talked-about plays of the current WNBA season unfolded on Saturday when the Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky. What started as a competitive matchup quickly turned into a flashpoint after a hard foul that left fans, players, and even state officials reacting.

DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected for what appeared to be a clothesline-style hit on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Replays showed Carrington's arm catching Cunningham across the upper body and neck area as the two players battled for position. Officials wasted little time making the call, sending Carrington to the locker room for the remainder of the game.

The foul immediately drew strong opinion...