Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull Reign Down 3s! Indiana Fever Destroy “Trash” Chicago Sky Squad

In what can only be described as a masterclass in outside shooting, the Indiana Fever trounced their rivals, the Chicago Sky, in a lopsided battle that thrilled Fever fans and left the opposition searching for answers. Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull were the undoubted stars of the night, combining for an extraordinary barrage of three-pointers that left the Sky reeling and set Gainbridge Fieldhouse alight with excitement.

Three-Point Clinic by Cunningham and Hull

From the opening quarter, the Fever established their dominance. Sophie Cunningham got hot early, draining back-to-back three-pointers to ignite the home crowd. Not to be outdone, Lexie Hull joined the long-range party, swishing a trio of deep threes in a second-quarter flurry that widened the gap.

By halftime, the Fever had already connected on 10 three-pointers—the majority from Cunningham and Hull—building an insurmountable lead and sending a clear message to the rest of the WNBA. Cunningham finished the night with 24 points on a blistering 6-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc. Hull chipped in a career-high 21 points, including 5 made threes, showing off her improved confidence and range.

Speaking after the game, Hull said, “When Sophie hit her first couple, it got us all fired up. The team trusts me to shoot, and tonight it just felt automatic.”

Chicago Sky Unable to Respond

The Chicago Sky, meanwhile, struggled offensively and defensively. Their perimeter defense was woefully inadequate, repeatedly losing track of Cunningham and Hull as the Fever’s ball movement freed up open shooters. On offense, turnovers and poor shot selection doomed their efforts to get back in the game. Indiana’s relentless energy and sharp shooting forced a string of timeouts from the Sky bench, but nothing could slow the Fever’s rhythm.

Fever head coach Christie Sides praised her team’s focus and execution. “We knew where their weak spots were, and the ladies exploited every one of them. This is what happens when you trust the system and play together.”

Team Effort on Both Ends

While Cunningham and Hull stole the spotlight, the Fever’s win was emblematic of a complete team effort. Aliyah Boston dominated the paint with 15 rebounds and 4 blocks, anchoring a stifling Indiana defense that held Chicago to just 29% shooting from the field. Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark chipped in with 11 assists, setting up her sharpshooting teammates and keeping the offense flowing beautifully.

“We have so many weapons,” Clark commented postgame. “Tonight was Sophie and Lexie’s night, but it could be anyone on this team. That’s what makes us so dangerous.”

Statement Victory for the Fever

The final score—a 98–62 rout—was indicative of the gulf in class between the two teams on the night. Fever fans left the arena buzzing about the fireworks from Cunningham and Hull, while rival teams across the league were put on notice: underestimate this Indiana squad at your peril.

As the Fever continue their climb up the standings, performances like these confirm not only their playoff ambitions but their potential to rewrite the narrative in the WNBA this season. All eyes will be on Indiana as they look to extend their hot streak and keep raining down threes in the games to come.