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Police Confront Sophie Cunningham on Sideline During Fever’s Playoff Win in Atlanta

Indiana advances to a semifinal meeting with Las Vegas despite losing both guards for the season.

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Overview

  • The exchange occurred late in the fourth quarter during an injury timeout after Odyssey Sims went down, when an Atlanta police officer gestured for Sophie Cunningham and nearby Caitlin Clark to back up at center court.
  • Cunningham appeared to trade words before stepping back seconds later, with the interaction captured on broadcast cameras at Gateway Center Arena.
  • Footage of the moment spread widely on social media, and Cunningham re-shared a photo of the faceoff with the caption, "THIS IS SOME AURA."
  • Indiana defeated the Atlanta Dream 87-85 in Game 3 to clinch the series and move on in the WNBA playoffs.
  • Cunningham (torn right MCL) and Clark (groin injury) remain out for the season, and reports indicate Cunningham is expected to be ready in 2026 as the Fever prepare for the Las Vegas Aces with Game 1 on Sunday.