The WNBA moment Caitlin Clark still won’t let Sophie Cunningham forgetAP Photo/Julio CortezLAPRESSE

The 2025 season asked the Indiana Fever to live under a microscope. Every preseason quote, every rotation tweak, every interaction between players seemed to travel instantly across social media. With expectations rising and attention locked in, even small moments had a way of sticking.

Sophie Cunningham stepped into that environment as a newcomer, bringing experience, edge, and personality. Her first season with the Fever was filled with solid contributions and emotional moments, the kind that shape chemistry in a locker room still finding its voice.

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Some memories, though, had nothing to do with the scoreboard. Before the regular season even tipped off, a single preseason interview delivered one of the year’s most replayed clips. It was lighthearted, unintentional, and impossible to ignore.

Cunningham went viral after Indiana’s preseason opener against the Washington Mystics, a game where she impressed with 21 points and eight rebounds. While describing the atmosphere around the team, she stumbled over the phrase “breath of fresh air,” accidentally coining “fresh of breath air.” The clip spread fast, and fans ran with it.

A running joke that never really ended

Instead of brushing it off, Cunningham leaned in. She joked about it publicly, even using the phrase herself online. That response only made it more memorable, especially to her teammate Caitlin Clark, who quickly joined in.

Clark commented on the original post with playful disbelief, pointing out that Cunningham did not just repeat the phrase once, but doubled down on it. The exchange became an early snapshot of the Fever’s off-court chemistry,.

Months later, the joke resurfaced. As the year wound down, Cunningham shared a personal recap of her season and included the preseason clip among her highlights. Clark reposted it on Instagram with a short caption embracing the phrase yet again, keeping the moment alive.

 

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On the court, Cunningham’s year had substance. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in her first season with the Indiana Fever, according to WNBA statistics. She also made headlines in June after being ejected for a hard foul against the Connecticut Sun, a moment widely interpreted as standing up for Clark.

Cunningham has openly acknowledged Clark’s playful online presence in past interviews, admitting she would not want her managing her social accounts. That awareness is part of what makes the dynamic work.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

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While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.