Sophie Cunningham fires back at Portland crowd, corrects viral claim about her response
Sophie Cunningham acknowledged exchanging words with Portland fans during the Fever’s victory, but one viral account of what she said was inaccurate.
During Saturday's 112-98 victory over the Portland Fire, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham faced a viral moment when Portland fans booed her during a 3-pointer attempt. The criticism sparked an exchange where Cunningham denied calling the fans "losers," as claimed by a parody sports account BrickCenter. The Indiana Fever player clarified on her Instagram story that she "talked [expletive]," but did not specify what she said.
Cunningham's clarification highlighted the rapid spread of unverified interpretations online. Regardless of the exact words, Cunningham contributed 13 points, along with three assists and two steals, to Indiana's fifth consecutive win. The 29-year-old, who has become a key offensive weapon with her sharpshooting, helped the Fever extend their winning streak to five games. This victory brought Indiana's record to 19-10, placing them among the top four teams in the WNBA.
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