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Fever Reach Semifinals as Clark Reveals Fine and Cunningham’s Police Confrontation Goes Viral

Off-court viral moments have sharpened focus on officiating during Indiana’s injury-hit playoff run.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates their 87-85 win in game three of the first round of WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Indiana edged Atlanta 87-85 in Game 3 to take the series and will open the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.
  • Video from Game 3 shows Sophie Cunningham being told to step back by an Atlanta police officer during an injury timeout as she approached midcourt near Odyssey Sims.
  • Caitlin Clark said on X that the WNBA fined her $200 for an Instagram comment that read, “Refs couldn’t stop us,” after Indiana’s Game 2 win.
  • Both Clark (groin) and Cunningham (right knee/MCL) remain out for the season, leaving the Fever to continue their postseason without their top backcourt stars.
  • Cunningham reshared the police encounter photo and joked about Clark’s fine, and prior reports note she was fined multiple times earlier this season for remarks about officiating.