Fever’s Sophie Cunningham on TikTok pokes at A’ja Wilson incident in Aces’ loss

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After A’ja Wilson confronted a Fever fan who pointed at her during the Aces’ loss in Indianapolis, Sophie Cunningham on the eve of the deciding Game 3 reacted to it on TikTok.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham referenced the incident on TikTok Wednesday, posting a video titled “according to the rulebook …” In the clip she said, “Not trying to beryllium melodramatic astatine all. I was present having my greeting coffee, and what a damn comeback twelvemonth for the point. Who would person ever thought?” During Game 2 of the first‑round playoff series, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson confronted a spectator seated along the baseline at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after the Aces fell 99‑89 to the Fever on Tuesday. Wilson said the fan was “taking steps toward me, pointing at me.” Cunningham drew an antiaircraft foul while Wilson battled for position, pausing play as she left the court. Aces teammates surrounded Wilson while the spectator was escorted from his seat; he returned a few minutes later. The Fever announced that its investigation concluded the spectator did not violate the “Fan Code of Conduct.” Cunningham’s TikTok also alludes to WNBA Rule 12A, Section V, which mandates automatic ejection for anyone who deliberately enters the stands during play. She previously attracted attention this season for pointing at DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury during a June 22 game. Wilson was assessed a technical foul for the episode. She later told reporters, “You don’t know me at all to travel and measurement toward me and constituent at me and accidental thing retired your rima to me,” said Wilson, the four‑time WNBA MVP. “I apologize to my squad for that. You don’t have to similar me. You don’t have to emotion me. You tin hatred me with each your heart. But you don’t know me. But I warrant you volition respect me.” The decisive Game 3 of the best‑of‑three series will be played Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena.