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.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham turned 30 during a tough 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream. After the grueling win, the Fever players, including Caitlin Clark, sang "Happy Birthday" to Cunningham and presented her with a candle-lit cupcake marked "30." Cunningham played 33 minutes, scoring three points and pulling down seven rebounds, finishing with a +8 plus/minus rating.
Despite facing an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Fever managed to tie the game before clinching the win in overtime. This was Cunningham's birthday celebration on the court, following a back-to-back game schedule. The victory boosted the Fever's record to 23-12, providing a strong foundation for their hopes of winning the WNBA title.
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