Fever Comeback and Wins: Historic Victory After Cunningham Injury

The Indiana Fever team suffered a hard blow on Sunday when Sophie Cunningham injured her knee in the second quarter of the game against the Connecticut Sun. Despite the adversity, the team demonstrated its resilience, overcoming a 21-point deficit to secure the victory in overtime. The final score was 99-93 in favor of Indiana, marking the biggest comeback in franchise history.

We went into halftime, we talked about persevering, about being resilient. That has been our story throughout this entire season.
Aliyah Boston

This triumph is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the team, which has faced multiple challenges throughout the season. According to historical data, WNBA teams were 29-1,722 when losing by more than 20 points before Sunday’s game.

The Fever's Sophie Cunningham will undergo an MRI on Monday after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's game.

Coach Stephanie White praised the team’s tenacity, highlighting their ability to overcome difficult moments.

They have something inside that can’t be taught. They bring it out of each other. It allows us to get through these incredibly difficult moments and always gives us an opportunity.
Stephanie White

Cunningham’s injury occurred when Connecticut’s Bria Hartley fell on her right knee while trying to get closer to the basket. Cunningham, visibly affected, had to be helped off the court. Cunningham will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Indiana, which has been fighting to maintain its playoff position without Caitlin Clark and after the injuries of Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson, showed that it is more united than ever. Kelsey Mitchell led the comeback with 38 points, tying her personal record and marking the most points scored by a WNBA player this season.

I’m speechless, really. She carried the team on her back.
Stephanie White

The team, which was losing by 19 points at halftime, showed a remarkable improvement in the second half, controlling the game at both ends of the court and gradually reducing the Sun’s lead. Odyssey Sims also played an important role, showing greater comfort in the game and contributing 19 points and 7 assists. The game was decided in overtime, where Mitchell scored 10 of his team’s 15 points, securing the victory for Indiana.