Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at Critics After Block Celebration in Fever's 89-78 Win
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Updated · Fox News · May 18
Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at Critics After Block Celebration in Fever's 89-78 Win
7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 18
Sophie Cunningham answered backlash over her animated in-game celebration with a blunt message on social media: "LET ME LIVE!!!!"
The criticism followed a second-quarter play in Indiana's 89-78 win over Seattle, when Cunningham blocked Mackenzie Holmes and celebrated emphatically.
The moment came in a game headlined by Caitlin Clark, who posted 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to become the first WNBA player with 12 career 20-point, 10-assist games.
Cunningham said the reaction was partly because she rarely blocks shots, turning a routine regular-season highlight into another flashpoint around the Fever's high-profile roster.
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