The Phoenix Mercury won Sunday’s intense game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a score of 87-68. Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Mercury, finished the game with 10 points, four assists, and five rebounds in her 32 minutes of play. Although Cunningham’s on-court performance wasn’t particularly impressive, her pre-game style definitely made waves.

The 27-year-old guard stunned everyone with her black dress that barely covered her skin. Her photoshoot in that dress went viral, as did a video of her walking in it. Fans had various reactions, with one writing, “Every day it’s a new WNBA baddie on the TL,” while another asked, “So I don’t follow much. But is Sophie the face of the franchise? She the best player on the team?” Another fan commented, “My god, she can hit the 3s.”

Sophie Cunningham nailed an amazing 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter

At the end of the first quarter, the Mercury were leading 16-7. Sophie Cunningham and Kaleah Copper, the Mercury forward, made three-pointers that significantly boosted the score. Meanwhile, Cameron Brink struggled once again in the loss for the Los Angeles Sparks. Despite getting into foul trouble, Brink was only able to score six points and grab four rebounds. This low output marked her third consecutive performance with fewer than ten points.

Recently, Cunningham once again captured social media’s attention when a photo shared by the official Mercury account on X (formerly known as Twitter) went viral. In the photo, she was wearing a white top that exposed much of her body parts, paired with black cargo pants and brown heels.

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

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

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.