May 17, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) pose for a photo Saturday, May 17, 2025, before a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith- Imagn Images via IndyStar Grace Smith-Imagn Images via IndyStar

Indiana Fever 'Twins' Provide Formula for Future Wins Against Atlanta Dream

Originally posted on Indiana Fever on SI
By Robin Lundberg | Last updated May 23, 2025 8:55 AM ET

One of the more amusing aspects of Indiana Fever training camp was the confusion arising around the perceived physical similarities between Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull. The pair leaned into this "twins" bit with Hull admitting even some around the team have mixed them up at times.

twins https://t.co/yOqrJexwAJ
— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) May 1, 2025

However, Thursday night's contest against the Atlanta Dream was the first time fans have gotten to see the pair in action together, and the results were very encouraging. Because what Cunningham and Hull provided off the bench looked like a formula for basketball success from the lookalikes.

The tandem allowed the Fever to show off a different look against a Dream team with tremendous size inside, as their presence on the floor together gave Indiana a boost of energy and movement helping lead to the victory.

The Dream might be the worst matchup for the Fever in the WNBA due to size inside. Time to put Sophie and Lexie in and spread the floor.
— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) May 22, 2025

This was displayed through the box score, since Hull and Cunningham were +14 and +10 respectively, the two best numbers for the Fever in the contest.

The pair combined for 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals in the win. And the floor spacing they provided, along with still being able to bring what was needed to compete with the physical nature of the Dream, was much needed.

After the game, Indiana coach Stephanie White credited the team's versatility and collective effort for allowing the Fever to overcome the matchup problems Atlanta presents, specifically citing the contributions from the bench—which was of course spearheaded by the aforementioned duo.

And if the ugly victory for Indiana was any indication, the Fever's "twins" are sure to be the key to future wins as well.

This article first appeared on Indiana Fever on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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