Fever players celebrate Sophie Cunningham’s 30th birthday in locker room after tough OT win
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham’s 30th birthday ended with her squad picking up a hard-fought 95-91 OT win over the Atlanta Dream. The Fever overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game and then wrap up the win in OT.
The Indiana Fever celebrated Sophie Cunningham's 30th birthday after their hard-fought overtime win against the Atlanta Dream. Despite being on a back-to-back, Cunningham played 33 minutes, scoring three points and grabbing seven rebounds. The team, including players like Caitlin Clark, sang to Cunningham and gave her a cupcake with a lit candle that read '30'.
Cunningham's birthday celebration was a sign that despite recent tensions within the locker room, the team is keeping it professional and focused on their season. The Fever's win has boosted their record to 23-12, giving them a strong chance to end the season with the WNBA title.
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