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Sophie Cunningham just gave fans a reason to compare her to Stephen Curry

Sophie Cunningham went from playing just seven minutes in one game to delivering a key performance, just as her three-point numbers put her back in the spotlight.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 6:36 PM
Sophie Cunningham just gave fans a reason to compare her to Stephen Curry
Key Things to Know
  • Sophie Cunningham reached 2,000 career points while scoring 11 points against Minnesota.
  • Cunningham is shooting 42.7% from three-point range this season, compared to Stephen Curry's 42.4% career average.
  • Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White previously limited Cunningham to seven minutes against Washington for defensive and rebounding effort.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham responded to a recent dip in playing time by delivering a standout performance against Minnesota. After playing just seven minutes against the Washington Mystics due to coach Stephanie White's concerns over defense and rebounding, Cunningham played 29 minutes against Minnesota. She scored 11 points, made three of six three-point attempts, recorded a +17 rating, and achieved 2,000 career points.

Following the game, a comparison to NBA star Stephen Curry emerged on Cunningham's podcast, No Hesitation. Her co-host noted that Cunningham is shooting 42.7% from three-point range this season, marginally higher than Curry's 42.4% career average, while highlighting that even elite shooters face occasional shooting slumps.

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