Sophie Cunningham addresses defensive issues for Fever after recent losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Indiana Fever sit at 4-4 after recent losses to the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire, both players and coaches held a two-hour meeting to address concerns following an 100-84 defeat to the Fire. Guard Sophie Cunningham emphasized the need for improved defensive schemes, highlighting the team relies on just one scheme compared to multiple options used last year. With their next game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, Cunningham believes the Fever is refocused and ready to improve their play after the 'unacceptable' loss in Portland.
- •Indiana Fever are 4-4 this season.
- •Lost their last two games, including a 100-84 defeat to the Fire.
- •Held a two-hour meeting to discuss performance issues.
- •Cunningham noted a lack of variety in defensive schemes.
- •Next game against the Atlanta Dream is scheduled for Thursday.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Fever's Sophie Cunningham reveals the major issue that has held Indiana back
"Indiana is 4-4 and eager to turn the page.
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