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Sophie Cunningham’s nightmare outing sparks backlash after Fever loss

Sophie Cunningham’s empty stat line became a major target for frustrated Fever fans after Indiana’s winning streak ended in Dallas.

Sophie Cunningham’s nightmare outing sparks backlash after Fever loss

Sophie Cunningham's dismal performance in the Indiana Fever's loss to the Dallas Wings drew intense backlash. The Fever, trailing by just six points, could not secure enough scoring support for Mitchell, despite her impressive 37-point effort. Cunningham herself went scoreless in 15 minutes, missing all four of her three-point attempts.

Her lackluster play came at a crucial juncture, as her absence likely contributed to the narrow defeat. While Cunningham's season averages suggest she's typically a reliable perimeter threat, this one-night slump has left her fans questioning her value. Despite the criticism, Cunningham's overall performance history and clutch shooting abilities remind observers that this was an atypical poor outing. The loss drops Indiana to 24-13 and ends their five-game winning streak.

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