Sophie Cunningham Sends Message to Aliyah Boston After New Post on Friday
All eyes are on the Indiana Fever, who are currently riding a three-game win streak with Caitlin Clark out of the lineup.
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The Fever are looking to make some noise in the postseason, but consistency was previously the biggest question. As of late, Indiana has found a rhythm, under the success of Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and company.
Over the past several games, Boston has gone on a tear.
During the Fever's win streak, Boston took to social media, sharing several photos of Indiana's recent games, including the team's win over the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup Championship.
In Boston's latest post, Sophie Cunningham reacted to a video she posted where she was celebrating on the sidelines, hyping up her teammates.
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"6th slide is my new personality😛" Cunningham said.
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During Aliyah Boston's third season with the Indiana Fever, she has posted 16.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
She was recently announced as a WNBA All-Star starter, set to make her third appearance at the prestigious event.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8).© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
While the Indiana Fever are on a run, they're waiting on the return of Caitlin Clark.
Clark has had yet another successful season with the Indiana Fever, but injuries have plagued her second season in the WNBA.
During year two for Clark, she's posted 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game. Clark hasn't played for the Fever since June 25.
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While she's widely viewed as the top piece for Indiana, the Fever have found a way to add to the win column with their star guard out of the lineup.
Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to Sophie Cunningham's Physical Appearance at Fever Practice
Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to New Post From Aliyah Boston on Friday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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