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Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Showcases Cheetah‑Print Look Ahead of Playoff Clash with Aces

WHY IT MATTERS

The Fever’s bold pregame appearance underscores their determination to upset the dominant Aces, highlighting the importance of player health and team morale in playoff success.

What happened

In Game 1 of the WNBA first‑round series, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham turned heads off the court, arriving in a long cheetah‑print coat and matching shorts. The outfit followed a “Kick Rocks” sweater she wore in the season’s penultimate game against the Minnesota Lynx. The Fever, hoping for a surprise upset, will have key players back: coach Stephanie White confirmed that Aliyah Boston will play after a leg injury, while Caitlin Clark continues her best season and Kelsey Mitchell has set a new single‑season points record. The Las Vegas Aces, who finished 31‑13 and are short of the No. 1 seed by two games, have won three of the last four championships. With the Fever’s roster healing, the cheetah‑print look signals the team’s confidence and readiness to challenge the dynasty.

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