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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.

Fever players celebrate Sophie Cunningham’s 30th birthday in locker room after tough OT win

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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