The Indiana Fever are starting to look like a team that can hang with anyone. Their 85-75 win over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night wasn’t just another notch in the win column — it was a statement fueled by one of the hottest fourth-quarter performances of the WNBA season so far.
Sophie Cunningham didn’t just close the game. She torched it. With just under four minutes left and the Sun threatening to claw back into it, Cunningham entered the game and immediately flipped the script. She scored the Fever’s final 11 points, hitting three straight 3-pointers before adding a tough layup at the rim. By the time she buried a dagger triple with 23 seconds left, the Sun had no answer.
A Performance Worth Celebrating
After the game, Cunningham shared a pair of photos on Instagram, showing her celebrating those clutch fourth-quarter triples. Fans online quickly noted how the 29-year-old guard has become a reliable spark plug off the bench for Indiana. The Fever have not confirmed any specific adjustments to their late-game rotations, but Cunningham’s role in crunch time is growing harder to ignore.
She checked in with 3:56 remaining and wasted no time. Her ability to relocate off the ball, catch in rhythm, and let it fly made the difference in a game that was still very much in doubt. The last 11 points of the quarter belonged entirely to her.
Clark’s Big Night Gets a Boost
Caitlin Clark also had a monster game for the Fever, finishing with 25 points, three rebounds, five assists, and a block in 36 minutes. But it was Cunningham’s late-game fireworks that sealed the win and pushed Indiana to an 8-5 record on the season. The Fever have now won three straight and improved to 4-1 in Commissioner’s Cup games.
According to reports, Indiana’s playoff positioning could get a boost if the Washington Mystics can take down the New York Liberty on Sunday. Fever fans will be watching that one closely.
What’s Next?
The Fever are heading north of the border for a historic matchup. They’ll face the Toronto Tempo on June 16 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in the first regular-season meeting between the two franchises. Tip-off is set for 7PM ET. If Cunningham stays this hot, the Tempo could be in for a long night.
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